The push for gender-neutral pronouns (they/them/ze) and inclusive language originated within trans and non-binary circles and has since permeated mainstream corporate and social environments.

While pronoun-sharing has become a corporate norm, for trans people, it is a survival tool. The act of stating "she/her" or "they/them" is a ritual of recognition. The recent introduction of neopronouns (ze/zir, fae/faer) represents a hyper-specific evolution of gender identity that pushes beyond the male/female binary that even some mainstream gay people take for granted.

The term "transgender" describes individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. This community is incredibly varied and includes several distinct identities:

"The building is just the shell," Alex said, setting the brick on the picnic table. "The culture is the muscle."

Perhaps most significantly, has exploded. Young people, in particular, are rejecting the gender binary entirely—identifying as neither man nor woman. This has blurred the lines between trans and queer culture entirely. Many non-binary people experience both transphobia (for rejecting gender norms) and homophobia (if their partner appears to be the same sex), making them the living bridge between the T and the LGB.