Intersectionality
This problem is an intersectional problem regarding class and education level. In terms of class, people of lower classes have less access to health care and options than others due to cost. This relates to transgender discrimination because if a personal of lower class is transgender, they have less access to materials and resources to undergo transition or if they do they are likely not as effective as others. This brings up the problem of “passing” which is very important for many trans people. With having a harder time passing, they may experience more discrimination in their place of business. Also, since lower class people tend to work in smaller businesses or hold lower positions, they are viewed as less important to the company and can be fired to be easily replaced and the trans person may not have the means to bring up an official case. Trans people of lower classes can become easier targets for discrimination making this an intersectional issue.
The level of education a trans person has achieved can also affect their position in the workplace. With less education people tend to have either a lower position in a large organization or a moderate position in a small organization. The problem is trans people, once they come out at work as trans may be targeted for discrimination or being fired, using the lack of education as the justification. It may also be hard to bring a case if one is part of a smaller organization because there is less focus on smaller organizations than large, nationwide organizations. Both of these issues show that being transgender can affect people of different classes and education levels in varying ways. It is an intersectional issue because trans people are not a single group that is completely separated from the rest of society. They can be parts of other groups as well demonstrating that it is not just a Trans person issue.
