The transgender community and the larger LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning) culture share a deeply intertwined history, yet the "T" has a distinct identity, set of struggles, and triumphs. Understanding this relationship requires exploring both their unity and their unique characteristics.
Historically, some segments of the LGB community, particularly exclusionary radical feminists (sometimes called TERFs—Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists), have sought to exclude trans women from women’s spaces and from LGBTQ advocacy, arguing that trans identities are a threat rather than a sibling struggle. While a minority, this tension has forced the trans community to sometimes organize separately for safety and focus. shemale big ass gallery