Some prefer transgendered people, some prefer people who are not transgendered. There is no correlation between sexual orientation and gender identity. Others feel they have no connection to the queer community and do not participate in queer life. However, all transgendered people are perceived as being part of the queer community by people who are not well informed about gender and orientation. Therefore, regardless of whether transgendered people consider themselves queer or not, they are subjected to harassment, discrimination and violence because they are perceived to be queer.
Transgendered youth are especially at risk.
Contact your local gay and lesbian community center, even if they do not have 'transgendered' in their mission statement most of them have information about gender education and support groups for their area. This information provided courtesy of the American Boys. Permission is hereby granted to reprint or repost provided the document is not altered and all contact information and this statement remain intact.