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Transgender adults are more than twice as likely to live in extreme poverty compared to the general population. Approximately 29% live in poverty, with rates even higher for Black and Latine trans individuals. Media has played a "mediating role" in mainstreaming
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A major cultural turning point occurred in 1973 when the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. Later, in 2013, "Gender Identity Disorder" was replaced with "Gender Dysphoria" in the DSM-5 to reduce stigma. Core Issues and Challenges
The late 1960s marked a shift from quiet advocacy to grassroots political struggle, fueled by events such as the 1966 Compton's Cafeteria Riot in San Francisco and the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City.