In the 1950s, society was captivated by bikinis and miniskirts.
In the 1960s, long hair and hippies became the symbols of a generation.
In the 1970s, bikers and disco took center stage.
In the 1980s, hair bands and bikers were the trendsetters.
In the 1990s, tattoos and piercings became the mark of rebellion.
In the 2000s, long hair, tattoos, piercings, and spandex made a comeback.
In the 2010s, alternative lifestyles and LGBTQ+ acceptance began to flourish.

Throughout history, there have always been groups that were marginalized or considered outcasts. These were the people who didn't quite fit the mold of what was considered "normal" at the time. But as time passed, society's views evolved, and what was once considered unconventional became accepted.

Today, the spotlight is on individuals who identify with a gender different from the one they were assigned at birth. This is no different from the man who wore long hair in the '60s, '70s, or '80s, or the person with tattoos and piercings in the '70s, '80s, or '90s. It's no different from the biker culture that faced judgment in previous decades.

These examples all share a common thread: they were initially met with resistance, only to be embraced as society progressed. The current conversation surrounding gender identity is part of the same historical pattern.

So why expend energy resisting this natural progression? It's simply another verse in the ongoing song and dance of societal evolution. In time, today's debates will likely give way to understanding and acceptance, just as they have in the past.