For those looking for a more historical or cultural perspective, scholars often point to Leslie Feinberg’s " Transgender Liberation: A Movement Whose Time Has Come

You cannot talk about LGBTQ culture without talking about . Originating in the Black and Latinx trans communities of New York City, the Ballroom scene was a sanctuary where trans people—often rejected by their biological families—created "Houses" and competed in categories that celebrated their "realness" and creativity.