These individuals, nowadays also called " two-spirit", were traditionally regarded as supernatural and blessed by the spirits. Male-bodied individuals who act, behave and dress as women are known as haxu'xan among the Arapaho, he'émáné'e among the Cheyenne, kúsaat among the Pawnee people, and m'netokwe among the Potawatomi, whereas female-bodied individuals who act and live as male are referred to as hetanémáné'e among the Cheyenne. Tribes who were forcibly moved to Oklahoma also have/had such perceptions.
These peoples had perceptions towards gender and sexuality which differed significantly to that of the Western world. Prior to European settlement, several Native American tribes inhabited the region. History and legality of same-sex sexual activity 8 Non-binary option on birth certificates.2 Recognition of same-sex relationships.1 History and legality of same-sex sexual activity.This practice may still continue, as Oklahoma is an at-will employment state and it is still legal to fire an employee without requiring the employer to disclose any reason. Clayton County established that employment discrimination against LGBT people is illegal. State statutes do not prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity however, the U.S. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Oklahoma, and both same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex couples have been permitted since October 2014. state of Oklahoma may face some legal challenges not experienced by non- LGBT residents.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in the U.S. Protections in employment further protections in Norman Transgender people allowed to change legal gender