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9. Discrimination

Unfortunately, most anti-discrimination laws in the United States do not offer explicit protections for transgender people. Research shows that this demographic faces severe discrimination in all aspects of their lives, including housing, healthcare, employment, education, and personal relationships. This often leads to additional stress and anxiety, which is amplified by cross-sectional discrimination.

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