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Transgender adults are twice as likely as cisgender adults to be uninsured. Economic vulnerability is also high; for example, the unemployment rate for transgender people is three times higher than the general population, with even higher disparities for people of color.
Transgender and gender-nonconforming people have existed throughout history, but the modern rights movement was significantly shaped by key 20th-century events.
Feeling connected to the broader trans and LGBTQ community is linked to improved mental health and better access to informed transition care.
Transgender individuals often lack comprehensive federal protections in housing, dining, and other public services. Many struggle to obtain accurate identity documents , which can prevent them from traveling, voting, or accessing essential state subsidies.
Transgender adults are twice as likely as cisgender adults to be uninsured. Economic vulnerability is also high; for example, the unemployment rate for transgender people is three times higher than the general population, with even higher disparities for people of color.
Transgender and gender-nonconforming people have existed throughout history, but the modern rights movement was significantly shaped by key 20th-century events.
Feeling connected to the broader trans and LGBTQ community is linked to improved mental health and better access to informed transition care.
Transgender individuals often lack comprehensive federal protections in housing, dining, and other public services. Many struggle to obtain accurate identity documents , which can prevent them from traveling, voting, or accessing essential state subsidies.
