![]() Some transgender people choose to medically transition, and some don’t. There is no “one right way” to be transgender. Trans people might be in groups or gatherings alongside you without you realizing that we’re there – which makes it even more important to be an outspoken ally and supporter, whether or not you are aware of any trans people around you. Since there is no one transgender experience, there is no one way for transgender people to look, either. Many people expect that they’ll “just know” when someone is trans, and may be surprised to learn that this isn’t always true. You can’t always tell if someone is transgender simply by looking at them. But all people, even those whose identities you don’t fully understand, deserve respect. Some people haven’t heard a lot about transgender identity, or have trouble understanding what it means to be trans, and that’s okay. You don’t have to understand someone’s identity to respect it. Be respectful, do your best, and keep trying. Similarly, there is no one right way to handle every situation, or interact with every trans person. This means that different members of the transgender community have different needs and priorities. The transgender community is diverse and complex, coming from every region of the United States and around the world, from every racial and ethnic background, and from every faith community. There is no one way to be a ‘perfect’ ally. The Basics: Things to Remember about Being an Ally For information on identity, language, and other issues facing transgender people you can visit Frequently Asked Questions about Transgender People, Understanding Non-Binary People, and our About Transgender People hub, which has links to various resources and educational material. One of the most important parts of being an ally to transgender people is learning what it means to be transgender. Whether you’re looking for information on supporting a transgender person in your life or helping to change the world to be better for transgender people overall, this guide can help. Some ways to be a good ally are simple and easy, while others require more time, energy, and commitment. Learning to be an ally to the transgender people in your life, or to transgender people overall, is an ongoing process.
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