These disparities sometimes lead to friction within the culture, as trans activists call for the "LGB" portions of the community to use their relative social capital to protect the most vulnerable members of the "T." The Future of the Community

The phrase “transgender community and LGBTQ culture” is useful but can be imprecise if not handled carefully.

This is solidarity in action. The LGBTQ culture realizes that the arguments used to erase trans people ("they are a danger to children," "they are mentally ill") are the exact same arguments used against gay people a generation ago.

The transgender community has faced significant challenges throughout history. Some of the most pressing issues include: