Conversely, many regions are experiencing a wave of restrictive policies. These include bans on gender-affirming care, restrictions on sports participation, and limitations on discussing gender identity in educational institutions.

Originating in Harlem during the late 20th century, ballroom culture—created primarily by Black and Latino transgender women and gay men—became a sanctuary from institutional racism and transphobia. Houses served as alternative family structures led by "Mothers" and "Fathers."

officially recognized the first de facto marriage between two men in Kyiv. Cultural and Social Impact