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Title: Stigma, discrimination, lack of laws hamper transgender employees
Post by: stephaniec on August 28, 2015, 05:06:58 PM
Post by: stephaniec on August 28, 2015, 05:06:58 PM
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."
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."
Title: Re: Stigma, discrimination, lack of laws hamper transgender employees
Post by: JS UK on September 01, 2015, 05:56:59 AM
Post by: JS UK on September 01, 2015, 05:56:59 AM
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
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