Despite these deep historical roots, the path to legal recognition has been arduous:

What does the future hold for the transgender community within LGBTQ culture? The answer depends on whom you ask.

A common complaint from older LGBTQ+ cisgender people is, "Why do I have to announce my pronouns? It's obvious." However, trans advocates explain that pronoun sharing disrupts the assumption of cisgender identity. It creates a welcoming environment for non-binary individuals who use "they/them."