But statistically, these voices are outliers. A 2023 Pew Research study found that over 80% of LGBTQ+ adults support trans rights, viewing the fight against transphobia as the logical extension of the fight against homophobia. As one activist put it: "You can’t be for marriage equality if you’re against trans kids using the bathroom. Bigotry is bigotry."

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Pioneered by Black and Latine trans women and queer youth in Harlem during the late 20th century, ballroom culture created "houses" that served as alternative families. This culture gave birth to voguing, runway categories, and linguistic terms like "spilling tea," "throwing shade," and "work."