10 Facts About Transgender You Should Know

10. Statistics

Discrimination has a huge effect on the quality of life of people who are transgender. Here are some things to keep in mind about the transgender community, from a survey distributed by GLAAD, the most notable LGBTQ support and education resource in the U.S.:

• About 30% of transgender people have been homeless at some point in their lives and 29% live in poverty.
• 24% report being verbally harassed while 2%have been physically attacked.
• Sadly, 40% of transgender people who responded to the survey reported attempting suicide.

Promoting a better understanding of transgender people and other LGBTQ communities, as well as increasing their rights and protections, is one more vital step toward equality.