No discussion of the is complete without addressing intersectionality. Transgender people of color, especially Black and Latina trans women, face disproportionate rates of violence, homelessness, and HIV infection. The murders of individuals like Marsha P. Johnson (though her death was ruled a suicide, many suspect foul play), Rita Hester, and more recently, names read at annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov 20), highlight a crisis that mainstream LGBTQ organizations have been slow to address.
Transphobia and lack of understanding can lead to discrimination in the workplace and in social settings.
The dismantling of gendered clothing lines, influenced by trans and non-binary aesthetics, is changing the retail landscape for everyone. The Path Forward