Internet-fuelled knowledge exchange has dramatically improved the awareness of transgender rights, says a leading advocate.
Discrimination, harassment and even violence towards transgender people has proven to be an ugly element of many societies, Australia included.
7 News spoke with Andrea James, a transgender advocate, writer, film producer and director based in Los Angeles, on the issue.
James will be in Australia next month for a debate on the topic and to highlight that strong progress on transgender rights has already been made.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/30929254/transgender-rights-move-into-their-recognition-era/
The Ethics Centre is hosting an IQ2 Debate on the proposition ‘Society Must Recognise Trans People’s Gender Identities’ in Sydney on Thursday 3 March. Tickets are available for purchase here.