The relationship is not always harmonious. In the 2010s and 2020s, a small but vocal fringe emerged within LGB communities, sometimes called "LGB without the T" or trans-exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs). These groups argue that trans women are not "real" women and that trans rights threaten the safety of cisgender lesbians. This ideology is widely rejected by mainstream LGBTQ organizations, which affirm that trans rights are human rights. However, the existence of this friction is a painful reality.

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These challenges are exacerbated for trans people of color, disabled trans people, and undocumented trans immigrants—illustrating the need for an intersectional approach within LGBTQ+ advocacy.