What Does It Mean to Identify as Transgender? What Do

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Essay

What does it mean to identify as transgender? What do you think are some of the challenges,barriers,and discrimination that transgender people face in our society related to the gender binary?

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Definitions:

American Household

A domestic unit in the United States, which may consist of family members and/or other unrelated individuals who live together.

Metropolitan Statistical Area

A geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area, used in statistical analysis and policy making.

Urbanized Area

A densely populated area characterized by high human settlement and infrastructure such as roads, buildings, and utilities that support a city or town.

Economic Integration

The process by which different countries reduce barriers to trade and investment, making economies more closely interconnected.