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Being Trans in the EU – Comparative analysis of EU LGBT survey dataexperiences at work (in the last five years), at school(before the age of 18) and when accessing healthcare.The discrimination experiences examined here are tobe understood as based on the trans identity or backgroundof the respondents. They may involve discriminationbased on gender reassignment, but they can alsoinclude discrimination based on gender identity andgender expression. The instances recalled in the surveyare those that respondents experienced and identifiedas discrimination; they were not necessarily judged assuch by an administrative or judicial process.1.3. Discrimination orharassment on thegrounds of being trans“I would like my perceived gender to be irrelevant. I shouldbe able to go about my business and be treated fairly andwith respect no matter how I present myself. I just want tobe allowed to be me without worrying about others.”(Trans, 42, United Kingdom)More than half of all respondents (54 %) say that inthe year preceding the survey they have felt personallydiscriminated against or harassed because of beingperceived as trans (Figure 2). 34 This is a slightly higherpercentage than the average rate of LGBT respondentswho felt personally discriminated against or harassedbecause of their sexual orientation (47 %). 35Trans women, trans men and transgender respondentsare most likely to say that in the 12 months precedingthe survey they have felt discriminated against orharassed on the grounds of being perceived as trans.Discrimination or harassment experiences are morecommon for those respondents who are young, not inpaid work or from a low income class.Figure 2: Respondents who felt discriminatedagainst or harassed because of beingperceived as trans in the last 12 months,by identity group (%)100908070605040302010054EU trans averageQuestion:Base:69Trans women61Trans men51Malecross dressersTransgenderFemalecross dressersLooking at the results by country, slight differencesemerge in the percentages of respondents who saythey have felt personally discriminated against or harassedin the 12 months preceding the survey on thegrounds of being perceived as trans (Figure 3). The highestscores are found in the United Kingdom (65 %), thelowest in Bulgaria (28 %). 36566342Gender variant35Queer/otherC2A. In the last 12 months, in the country whereyou live, have you personally felt discriminatedagainst or harassed because of being perceivedas: D. Transgender. Yes.Trans respondents in the EU LGBT survey.Source: FRA, EU LGBT survey, 201234 Overall, a quarter of trans respondents (27 %) indicatedthat discrimination on the basis of being perceived astransgender did not apply to them, which is largely dueto the proportion of queer/other respondents choosingthis answer option (56 %), but also the proportion of crossdressers (female: 23 %, male: 27 %).35 FRA (2014a).36 When similar statements are made comparing figures fromdifferent countries, countries where the sample size is verysmall (less than 30 respondents) are excluded, although theyare included in the figures and marked with an asterisk.24