"Ardhanarishvara: The Half-Woman God as a Symbol of Transgender Divinity" Author: Ruth Vanita (2020) Where: Journal of Hindu Studies , vol. 13, issue 1, pp. 34–51. Summary: Focuses on Shiva as Ardhanarishvara (half-male, half-female). Connects to modern hijra and trans communities' devotional practices.

Figures like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were central to the Stonewall riots in 1969 , which catalyzed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Shemale.gods is an online platform or community that provides a space for transgender or non-binary individuals to connect, share their experiences, and support one another. These types of communities can be incredibly valuable for individuals who may face unique challenges and stigma in their daily lives.

"The Androgynous Divine: Hermaphroditism in Greek and Near Eastern Myth" Author: Luc Brisson (in Sex and Gender in Ancient Religion , 2019) Where: Body and Religion , vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 145–162. Summary: Analyzes Hermaphroditus, Agdistis, and other figures where gods possess both male and female genitals or characteristics. Discusses ritual roles.

Years before the famous Stonewall Uprising, trans women and drag queens led the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot in 1966 and the Cooper Do-nuts riot in 1959, resisting systemic police harassment.