Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Trans Day of Visibility offers chance for community to stand in solidarity and support

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par Jay A. Irwin, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Nebraska Omaha

Visibility within the transgender community is often a Catch-22, especially for trans people of color, or those living in rural, conservative areas. Hiding one’s identity can be a damaging experience and increase feelings of isolation, stigma and shame. But standing out as a trans person can make someone a target for discrimination or violence.

As a trans man who studies…

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