Monday, February 7, 2011

Survey finds widespread discrimination of transgender people

Transgender people in the U.S. are subject to intolerance and discrimination in nearly every aspect of their lives, a survey finds. More than a quarter report having lost a job because of their transgender status, and 41% say they've attempted suicide. 

"They don't know from one interaction to the next whether they will be treated with respect and dignity. It's not the way people should be living their day-to-day life," said Rea Carey, executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, which conducted the study along with the National Center for Transgender Equality.