Despite the friction, the transgender community has profoundly enriched and expanded LGBTQ culture. Without trans pioneers, the modern queer aesthetic would be unrecognizable.
Culture is shifting from a focus on "coming out" to a focus on history and institutional permanence Trans+ History Week
These disparities sometimes lead to friction within the culture, as trans activists call for the "LGB" portions of the community to use their relative social capital to protect the most vulnerable members of the "T." The Future of the Community
Don't rely on trans friends to do the "heavy lifting" of teaching. Speak Up: Challenge transphobia in casual conversations.