Building a more inclusive culture involves active participation. The HRC Ally Guide recommends:
Despite increased visibility, the community faces significant social and systemic hurdles.
Using inclusive language is vital for respect. The MSU Gender and Sexuality Campus Center suggests using terms like LGBTQIA+ and avoiding pathologizing language like "homosexual". How to Be an Ally
Familiarizing yourself with inclusive glossaries, such as those provided by Stonewall UK , to better understand terms like non-binary, ace, and intersex.
Many trans people identify as queer or part of the larger LGBTQ spectrum, while others identify strictly within the gender binary (as men or women).