: Increased visibility in mainstream media—through figures like Laverne Cox and shows like Pose —has helped humanize the community. However, as noted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) , visibility does not always equate to safety or full social understanding.
: Educators at Hamilton College recommend using "transgender people" rather than "transgenders" and avoiding language that assumes a rigid gender binary.
: When discussing a trans person’s past, the U-M Spectrum Center advises using their current name and pronouns to honor their identity, even when referring to a time before their transition. Ongoing Challenges