#transgender

Sexuality and Gender Identity

One of the most fundamental rights that an individual can expect in a peaceful society is to be treated with respect and equality regardless of religion, color, caste, creed, gender identity, and even sexuality. There are many treaties and conventions that the United States has ratified which reinforce such ideals. The issue remains within our …

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Elusiveness to Right of Protection for Trans-People of Color

The black transgender community suffers disparate intimate partner violence rates, discriminatory harassment, and sexual violence from both strangers and acquaintances. Members of the trans community report disparate discriminatory treatment rates and physical violence from law enforcement personnel while interrogating crimes. The stereotyped behavior that Black transgender people are deceitful to make them experience under-policing. Transgender …

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