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Being Trans in the EU — Comparative analysis of EU LGBT survey dataof those aged 55 and above. The analysis shows thatavoiding gender expression ranges from 19 % in Italyto 57 % in Latvia, and avoiding certain places variesfrom 37 % in Austria to 70 % in the United Kingdom(Figure 47).Almost two in three trans respondents (60 %)avoid being open about themselves as a transperson in public transport, while one in five avoidit even in their own homes for fear of assault, threator harassment by others (18 %). This is more likelyto be more the case for female and male cross dressersand for gender variant respondents, of whoma quarter avoids being open about being trans athome and nearly three quarters in public transport(Table 14).Figure 47: Avoiding gender expression or certain places for fear of assault, threat or harassment, by EU MemberState (%) (age group 25–54)EU trans averageLT*LVPLROBGHUIEPTHRSEFRUKMT*SKELBEEE*FISI*DEATDKNLESCY*CZLU*IT32313131302927272423202020193247454342393736353333525957575455515660565952525443483850385537544847503840397766667067Avoids expressing genderAvoids certain places0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90Questions: TR9. Do you avoid expressing your gender (or your desired gender) through your physical appearance and clothing for fearof being assaulted, threatened or harassed? Yes.E2. Do you avoid certain places or locations for fear of being assaulted, threatened or harassed because you are trans? Yes.Note: *Cases with fewer than 30 responses.Base: Trans respondents in the EU LGBT survey aged 25–54.Source: FRA, EU LGBT survey, 201272