: There has been a "backlash" in recent years, including legislation targeting trans youth and a sharp rise in hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation and gender identity.
: In Canada, the term Two-Spirit (2S) honors ancient Indigenous traditions that recognized gender fluidity long before colonization.
: Stigma and "minority stress" contribute to significantly higher rates of suicidal ideation and self-harm among trans people compared to their cisgender peers. Milestones of Progress
: Despite growing acceptance, the transgender community continues to face high rates of poverty, with approximately 29% of trans adults—and even higher percentages of trans people of color—living in poverty.
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