The transgender population is defined collectively as people whose sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with their biological sex, and those who do not conform to societal gender norms or roles1. It is difficult to know exact numbers of people identifying as transgender in the world at present, due to the lack of reporting of gender identity in population surveys, however there has been a definite increase in the population in recent years2.
Many studies incorporate lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) and transgender populations as one, making it difficult to differentiate transgender-specific statistics. A publication from the UK Government Equalities Office3 estimates there are between 200,000 and 500,000 transgender people living in the UK. This extensive range highlights the need for further investigation and clarity.
The more recent Western acceptance and acknowledgment of the transgender population, including in...
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