Transgender Discrimination In The United States

In the last several years the United States of America has shown progression towards equality for LGBT. With whole states being the frontrunners of support for LGBT rights it has become apparent that change is happening. In 2012 gay marriage was legalized in all fifty states, allowing many couples the ability to wed. Close friends of my mom were able to wed because of the law. Not only has there been steps taken for sexuallitys but, also for those who are transgender. In the last couple years the Transgender Community has seen discussion after discussion about the use of bathrooms. It has shown that there’s many who support trans bathroom rights and that the country is willing to move forward. Also on the chopping block of the transgender

After reading chapter 3: "Prejudice and Discriminations" and as well the article "Transgender African-Americans' Open Wound: ‘We're considered a Joke’”, I have a better understanding of the challenges that certain group undergo due to prejudices and discrimination that exist within their own racial group and other groups of our society. Although the LBGT community has made its social conditions a little more better, there is still those within their group that are even more marginalize, this is the case of a African-American transgender. African Americans transgender face twice as much prejudice and discrimination. They battle prejudice and discrimination from their own racial group and from society because of their skin color and their gender

Over the past few years, the issues faced by people who identify as transgender (gender dysphoric) have gained momentum in the media. From Caitlyn Jenner to which bathroom to use, transgender people have made a lot of progress in addressing

No one would have ever predicted that Donald Trump would win the 2016 Presidential Election. No one would have ever believed that a person as racist, sexist, homophobic, and transphobic as Donald Trump would ever be allowed to get as near as he did to the White House—but he did. Now, we all find ourselves justifiably concerned for not only our own well being, but also of the well being of other groups that have been targeted time and time again, not only by Donald Trump himself, but also by the entire Republican platform. While it is well known that some of the groups who have fallen victim of endless discrimination include racial and ethnic minorities via the constant threat of deportation and/or policies that allow for racial profiling, other groups include the LBGTQ community. However, according to the article, “President Trump is a disaster for transgender people” written by Samantha Allen, given the fact that both Trump and his Vice President, Mike Pence, appear to favor the Religious Freedom Act, repealing Obama Care, and allowing HIV preventative inaction, I argue, and with great reason, that those who will be severely targeted and affected by their political and religious stances will be the entire transgender and transsexual community—a fear that I once assumed was a thing of the past.

Transgendered people in America have made many great strides since the 1990s. They have encountered violence, lack of health care, and the loss of homes, jobs, family and friends. There have been many phases of the struggle of being transgendered in America over the years. The current phase we must be in now is equal rights. There are many variations of discrimination against the transgendered community. In our society we simply do not like what we do not understand. It is easier to discriminate than to try and understand. We are all created different and we should appreciate our differences. The change must come by addressing the views of the public. There is much justification in the unequal rights of transgendered peoples. The Human

Some protections are already available to transgender people, though paltry: Only “15 [states] and the District of Columbia have laws prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity/expression” (“Knowledge Center”). Additionally, seven state governors have put orders into effect that ban the discrimination of state workers on the basis of them being

The system in place in the United States is a deeply flawed one. The gatekeeping, stigma, and accessibility issues each reinforce each other, compounding the overall problem to the point where it makes existing nearly impossible. Other countries across the globe have started to find solutions to these issues through legislation that recognizes an individual's’ right to self determine their gender identity, along with the affordability and the legal protection to fully pursue that identity. I believe the first steps that must be taken to bring the United States into the 21st century is to stop persecution of transgender people. Bathroom laws, like the one in Virginia that was struck down in 2017, place transgender people directly in danger and disallow them from existing in public spaces. It leaves them with absolutely no room to

On July 26, 2017, President Donald Trump drastically changed the lives of many American military personnel with just three short tweets on Twitter. This is the state of America today, as one’s entire life could change overnight. On July 25, transgender Americans were openly serving to defend our nation, but on July 26, that right had been taken away in an instant. With this ban, transgender Americans not only lost their ability to serve in the military, but also lost all of their medical assistance, and further, must now face the stigma President Trump has attached to being a transgender person. Under the Obama administration, transgender persons finally felt safe to openly declare their identity, but now such a voluntary disclosure has

President Trump recently revoked the federal protection that was given to transgender students under the Obama administration. Last May, the Obama administration stated that transgender students in federally funded schools should be given the same protection gay students are given in those same schools. This allowed transgender students to use the bathrooms aligning with their gender identity, instead of just their biological sex. Addressed to school districts and colleges, the “Dear Colleague” letter expressed an interpretation of Title IX, the federal law banning sex discrimination in schools, that included students’ gender identity. Trump has revoked this protection, stating that policies regarding transgender students should be dealt with

As the recognition and inclusion of the LGBT community continues to grow and progress, there has been an increase in the importance of creating awareness about many issues surrounding the inequality this group faces. With much of the focus solely on Gay and Lesbian issues and awareness, other groups facing gender equality issues are pushed aside. Today, the proportion of employees who identify as transgender does not even qualify as a fraction of the workforce, however those who do identify as a trans person in the workplace constantly feel the pressure of inequality and exclusion on them.

B. Thesis Statement: This research paper will be discussing about discrimination against transgender individuals in society, at work, and in marriage as well as in family.

In the past few years, humanity has improved immensely. The biggest step in the LGBT community was gay rights as known as all marriage rights being legal in all states. That was eye opening to many non LGBT individuals. Acceptance rates increased as a result of this change. America home of the “free” is a little closer to freedom. Currently we are now facing discrimination and segregation because of sexual identity. Equality starts with us and we the people of the United States, the land of the “free” will never be free till we no longer restrict those who are different. America is taking steps each day in making each individual equal to one another. With each of these steps, we are making breakthroughs and more individuals are working together to create equality upon all. With the support and acceptance of the transgender community, we will see many different results.

Throughout the year’s people have worked together so transgender’s can be treated equally. Transgender have been beaten and treated like they are nothing. Now its time to change this. Everyone deserve to be treated fairly.

Over the years laws have been passed to balance out equality for all individuals regardless of gender, skin color, race, or ethnic background. Recent events prove that as a society we still have a long way to go in regards to developing equality for all gender identities. Many individuals are heavily discriminated against because of their sexual orientation. In many cultures, especially American culture, there is the idea of heterosexuality being the preferred view for sexual orientation. Individuals such as transgenders are often mistreated, discriminated against, and misjudged based on the perpetrator’s lack of knowledge about the individual’s gender identity. Readings such as Trans(re)lations: Lesbian and Female to Male Transsexual Accounts of Identity, and Intimate Transitions: Transgender Practices of Partnering and Parenting, gives a slight insight into the life of transgender adults. Little is known about the lifestyle of transgender adults and until recently limited research had been conducted on the topic which lead me to explore the topic of transgender identity and relationships farther. For the sake of conversation and understanding. I will be using both terms transgender and transsexual when appropriate.

A lot of humans in today’s society contain many different sexual preferences. The LGBTQ community is often discriminated against due to their sexual preferences. Transgenders are one of the most targeted groups in the LGBTQ community. The LGBTQ community often struggles with different issues in today’s world, because they are attracted to