The modern transgender movement has its roots in the mid-20th century, with the work of pioneers like Christine Jorgensen, a trans woman who gained international attention in 1952 for her transition. The 1960s and 1970s saw the emergence of the first LGBTQ rights movements, with organizations like the Mattachine Society and the Gay Liberation Front. However, it wasn't until the 1990s and 2000s that the transgender community began to gain more visibility and recognition, with the formation of organizations like the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and the Transgender Law Center (TLC).