: The American Psychiatric Association outlines how high levels of victimization and lack of transition-related healthcare contribute to negative self-image and mental health disorders within the community.

: The American Psychological Association (APA) discusses how a combination of genetic influences, prenatal hormones, and early experiences contribute to gender identity development.

: Documentation on Wikipedia explores long-standing gender roles in pre-colonial societies, such as the Navajo nádleehí and Zuni lhamana , placing modern transgender identity in a global historical context. Critical Perspectives