Support “gender identity and expression” anti-discrimination laws

[Natasha]

Support "gender identity and expression" anti-discrimination laws

http://hoppylegs.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/support-gender-identity-and-expression-anti-discrimination-laws/
10/20/2008

Yes, there are a lot of amazing and strong and successful people out there who identify as transgender–they are tremendous role models of empowerment who have broken barriers created by the social construct of gender.  Authors, mayors, actors, corporate executives, doctors, lawyers, activists... people from all walks of life.  These individuals make our society stronger.

However, studies, surveys and individual stories all show that a huge number of gender non-conforming people experience widespread discrimination.  They suffer and struggle because they lack social and institutional supports.  We're talking 40% unemployment rates and 50-60% poverty rates here.