Transgender individuals have been the primary architects of much of the language and aesthetics used in LGBTQ+ culture today.

It is an uncomfortable truth that history repeats itself. The same arguments used against gay marriage a generation ago—"It will confuse children," "It's unnatural," "It's a mental illness"—are now deployed against transgender rights, particularly trans youth and access to healthcare.

Despite the "Better" designation, several critical issues remain:

The style known as Voguing transitioned from underground balls to mainstream music videos and concert stages.