Facts about bias and discrimination
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More than 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ Americans reported facing discrimination in the past year, including nearly half of LGBTQ+ people of color and LGBTQ+ people with disabilities, more than half of transgender or nonbinary individuals, and 2 in 3 intersex individuals.
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Nearly 80% of LGBTQ+ adults reported they took at least one action to avoid experiencing discrimination based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status, including hiding a personal relationship, avoiding law enforcement, avoiding medical offices, or changing the way they dressed.
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People of color, transgender people, and disabled people are most likely to face discrimination.
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50% of LGBTQ+ Americans reported experiencing some form of workplace discrimination or harassment because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status.
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58% of LGBTQ+ Americans report discrimination has a negative impact on their mental and well-being. And 35% said it had at least a moderate impact on their financial well-being.