The word “transgender” is an adjective umbrella term that covers a wide spectrum of people. Transgender also includes persons who are gender non-conforming. Gender non-conforming people may not consider themselves transgender, but have an appearance or gender expression that does not conform to gender stereotypes.4 In contrast to the term “transgender,” transsexual is not an umbrella term, and many people who identify as transgender do not identify as transsexual. While transsexual refers to people who have or desire to medically transition, it is usually considered an outdated or clinical
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