Most LGBTQ adults feel Americans don't accept transgender people, Pew poll finds
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LGBTQ people in the U.S. see lower social acceptance for transgender people than those who are lesbian, gay or bisexual, a new Pew Research Center poll found. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Pew found that about 6 in 10 LGBTQ adults said there is "a great deal" or "a fair amount" of social acceptance in the U.S. for gay and lesbian people.
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Main Idea: A Pew Research Center poll found that most LGBTQ adults think the United States accepts gay and lesbian people far more than transgender and nonbinary people.
Key Points:
- About 6 in 10 LGBTQ adults said there is a lot of social acceptance for gay and lesbian people in the U.S.
- Only about 1 in 10 said there is that much acceptance for nonbinary and transgender people, and about half said there is little or none.
- Many transgender people said they have felt unsafe, and some said acceptance has worsened as states and the Trump administration have pushed more restrictions on transgender rights.
- The poll also found support from family and friends is generally strong, but transgender people are less likely than gay or lesbian adults to feel accepted by parents and extended family.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The Pew findings suggest more strain and fear for transgender people, which can hurt mental health, family stability, and safety in US communities.
Positive Impact
The survey may push voters, schools, and courts, including the Supreme Court, to focus more on transgender rights and public support needs.
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