Cisgender gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals have a responsibility to recognize that their rights to marry, serve openly in the military, and adopt children were paved in part by trans women who were beaten, arrested, and killed for the audacity of being visible. Conversely, trans people must continue to show grace for the long, slow process of allyship, while never apologizing for demanding full equality.
Many states and countries make it difficult or expensive to update official records (like passports or IDs) to match one's gender identity. Legal Landscape in India