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Today, that dynamic has shifted. Many within the LGBTQ community recognize that the rights of cisgender gay and lesbian people are inextricably linked to those of trans people. As the saying goes, “No one is free until everyone is free.” : It is essential to distinguish between the two. Gender identity is about who you are , while sexual orientation is about who you are attracted to . Transgender people can identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer. Over 50% of trans and nonbinary workers have experienced discrimination or harassment in the past year [6, 22]. |
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