Stigma, discrimination, lack of laws hamper transgender employees

[stephaniec]

Stigma, discrimination, lack of laws hamper transgender employees

http://www.amny.com/lifestyle/stigma-discrimination-lack-of-laws-hamper-transgender-employees-1.10785010

AMNY/By REUTERS  August 28, 2015

"When the White House announced last week that it had hired its first transgender staff member, the move was hailed as a milestone in the fight for equality for one of the most marginalized groups in the U.S. workforce.

But with transgenders having double the jobless rate of the general population - and transgender people of color up to four times the national rate - advocates say the hiring is only one step in an uphill battle against the discrimination, stigma and lack of legal protection that hamper their joining the workforce and gaining positions of influence."

[JS UK]

I guess it's one, small step in the right direction.

Outside of family work looks like it presents the biggest challenge and it's what will probably prevent me from fully transitioning.

I'm self employed and fear that a significant chunk of my business would disappear overnight.

Julie x