When we think of sexuality, hetero and homosexuality are the first concepts that come to mind. Rather than considering the number of emotional and physical attachments that are also involved, it is commonly accepted that a person's sexuality consists solely of their sexual desires. Because society has placed anyone who does not claim to be heterosexual under the homosexual umbrella, many people are unaware of the diverse lifestyles that are part of a melting pot culture. As a result, making assumptions about these subsexualities is often a subconscious act. Rather than judging each individual on their personal actions, assumptions are often made based on the physical appearance and collective actions of people in a similar gender category. Transgender people, people with disabilities, and pregnant women are often at the center of this discrimination solely because their bodies are significantly different from the “normal” physical body of a man or woman. According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, the term transgender refers to a person who “identifies or expresses a gender identity different from that of their sex at birth.” As Sheila Koenig explains in her article “Walk Like a Man: Enactments and Embodiments of Masculinity and the Potential for Multiple Genders,” the gender embodied by any individual is a “performance designed to reinforce the categories “man” and “woman.” . ' as dictated by heteronormative and patriarchal culture. Because the dominant group, namely white males, has assigned certain individuals to the "normal" group, the remaining people are forced to play their minor roles in hopes of one day landing a role with the real actors. O...... middle of paper ...... Disabled. "Dictionary and Thesaurus: Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster, 2011. Web. November 8, 2011..Harjo, Joy. "Three Generations of Native American Women's Birth Experience. " 1991. 218-21. Print. Iki, Kaua'i. " 'O Au No Keia: Voices of Hawaii's Mahu and Transgender Communities. " Gender, Sex and Sexuality. New York: Oxford University, 2009. 201-08. Print. Koenig, Sheila. “Walk Like a Man: Enactments and Embodiments of Masculinity and Multiple Gender Potential.” Gender, Sex and sexuality, New York: University of Oxford, 2009. 193-200. Print. Saxton, Marsha. “Reproductive Rights: A Disability Rights Issue,” 1995. Print. Dictionary and Thesaurus: Merriam-Webster. online, 2011. Web.. 2011..