. While the term "transgender" only gained widespread recognition in the late 20th century, gender-variant individuals have existed across nearly every culture throughout history. Historical Foundations and the LGBTQ+ Movement
Concepts of gender variance date as far back as 5000 B.C.. Historical examples include the Hijra of India and Pakistan (documented for over 2,000 years) and Two-Spirit individuals in many Indigenous American nations, who often held sacred roles as shamans or healers. Key Milestones:
: Use "all genders" instead of "both genders" and singular "they/them" when a person’s gender is unknown or they use those pronouns [15]. Community and Cultural Context Diverse Identities