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: Beyond the binary of "trans man" or "trans woman," the community includes identities such as non-binary , genderqueer , agender , bigender , and genderfluid .

A practical manifestation of this tension is the debate over "women-born-women" spaces in gay bars and lesbian events. Some lesbian festivals have banned trans women, arguing for "female-born" only spaces. Conversely, many queer clubs have become the primary safe havens for trans people, leading to a demographic shift where trans patrons and their allies now dominate certain urban nightlife scenes. This has caused friction with older cisgender gay men and lesbians who feel their historic venues have been "taken over" by a different identity group. shemale amanda

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Sylvia Rivera famously protested at a gay rally in 1973, fighting her way on stage to scream: "You’ve all seen the gay community—they’ve thrown us out because they think we’re disgusting... I’ve been beaten. I’ve had my nose broken. I’ve been thrown in jail. I’ve lost my job. I’ve lost my apartment for gay liberation, and you all treat me this way?" Conversely, many queer clubs have become the primary