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| | LGB Community | Trans Community (Unique Risks) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Violence | Hate crimes based on perceived sexuality. | Disproportionate rates of fatal violence, specifically against Black & Latina trans women . | | Legislation | Marriage & employment equality. | Bathroom bans, sports bans, healthcare bans (gender-affirming care). | | Visibility | "Coming out" as gay is widely understood. | "Coming out" as trans is often met with denial, deadnaming, or medical gatekeeping. | From the Wachowskis in film to SOPHIE in
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