Elements of ballroom—like vogueing, "slang" (e.g., slay, tea, fierce ), and drag aesthetics—have been absorbed into global pop culture, popularized by shows like Pose and RuPaul’s Drag Race .

Transgender women of color, in particular, face disproportionately high rates of violence and homelessness.

Beyond performance, trans authors, filmmakers, and philosophers are currently leading a "Trans Wave" in media, moving away from tragic tropes toward stories of and everyday life. Unique Challenges Within the Community