Transgender Acceptance in Decline: A Closer Look at LGBTQ+ Dynamics in the US
A Pew Research Centre poll reveals lower social acceptance for transgender individuals among the LGBTQ+ community. Only 1 in 10 report fair acceptance compared to gay and lesbian individuals with notable societal and legal challenges. Transgender individuals express a mix of fear and connection within their communities.
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A recent Pew Research Centre poll highlights a stark contrast in how different identities within the LGBTQ+ community perceive social acceptance. Transgender individuals feel notably less accepted compared to their gay and lesbian counterparts, with only 1 in 10 saying they experience significant acceptance.
According to the poll, societal acceptance of transgender people seems to have declined, with implications seen in increased legislative restrictions on their rights. Transgender voices, like that of Giovonni Santiago, recall better times before these changes, attributing the shift to the introduction of state laws targeting transgender rights.
The study further reveals that transgender individuals often face familial rejection, contrasting higher acceptance levels seen among gay or lesbian individuals. This has led to stronger community bonds among transgender people, though significant challenges remain in their fight for broader social acceptance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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