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Transgender Explained: Everything You Need To Know About Being Trans

HuffPost UK | By Eve Hartley

Posted: 17/12/2015 06:30 AEST Updated: 17/12/2015 06:30 AEST

Transgender Sign, Teal and White Sign with a woman, male and transgender symbol | kroach via Getty Images

Transgender awareness has improved greatly over the last few years, with US stars such as Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox giving greater visibility to the issue.

But increased awareness has not yet translated into a greater understanding of what it means to be transgender, or the correct terms to use when addressing someone.

Read the full story at The Huffington Post UK.