"Transgender" is an umbrella term for individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth. Despite increased media visibility through figures like Laverne Cox and shows like Pose , the community faces severe systemic challenges.

: 90% of transgender people have experienced harassment or discrimination at work. Transgender people of color are four times more likely to be unemployed than the general population due to discrimination.

Report: Transgender Community and LGBTQ Culture The LGBTQ community is a diverse global population that has seen significant growth in visibility and identification over the last decade. While progress has been made in legal rights and cultural acceptance, transgender and non-binary individuals continue to face disproportionate levels of discrimination, violence, and barriers to essential services.

: Approximately 1% of the U.S. adult population (roughly 2.3 million people) identify as transgender. The Transgender Experience

: 50% of transgender individuals have been sexually assaulted in their lifetime, and they are seven times more likely to experience violence from law enforcement than cisgender individuals.

: 51% of transgender or non-binary individuals reported negative experiences with healthcare providers in the past year.