Founded by Johnson and Rivera in 1970, STAR provided housing and support to homeless queer youth and sex workers, showcasing early intersectional activism. Distinguishing Gender Identity from Sexual Orientation
: Many cultures worldwide recognize more than two genders, including the Muxe in Mexico and Two-Spirit individuals in some Indigenous North American cultures. HRC | Human Rights Campaign Community Resources
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.
* : A modern and controversial take. A reclusive, jobless young man is drugged by his scientist sister and transformed into a little girl as part of her experiment. The show revels in its moe aesthetic, but has sparked debate for its lighthearted portrayal of forced gender change and its use of "loli" tropes.