New report reveals widespread transphobia
New research from Stonewall lays bare the shocking impact of widespread transphobia in Britain today. The report, based on research with 871 trans and non-binary people by YouGov, reveals the daily discrimination and hate crime faced by trans people. Amongst other findings, the report shows:
- One in eight trans employees (12 per cent) have been physically attacked by a colleague or customer in the last year
- Half of trans people (51 per cent) have hidden their identity at work for fear of discrimination
- A quarter of trans people (25 per cent) have experienced homelessness.
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