A common point of confusion within mainstream commentary is the conflation of gender identity with sexual orientation.
: Trans women of color, most notably Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera Shemale - Trans Angels - Marissa Minx Annabel...
The bond between the transgender community and broader LGBTQ+ culture was forged in the crucibles of early liberation movements. For decades, gender non-conformity and non-heterosexual orientations were conflated by both society and the law. This shared marginalization brought diverse individuals together in safe havens, bars, and activist circles. A common point of confusion within mainstream commentary