Summary
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Trans and non-binary people face extensive barriers to changing their identification documents. Without gender-affirming identification, trans and non-binary people struggle to access their citizenship and face discrimination from prospective employers, landlords, healthcare providers, and police. In collaboration with TransSocial, this project proposes a pilot study to track the document change process and evaluate the impacts of gender-affirming identification on trans and non-binary people in Florida. TransSocial is a non-governmental organization run by and for trans and non-binary Floridians. In Florida, the rules for document changes vary by county and TransSocial notes that some counties, like Miami-Dade, make it much harder for residents to access affirming legal documents while others, like Broward, facilitate a smooth process. This team will follow individuals through the process, documenting their experiences in surveys, and randomizing an intervention to evaluate potential improvements in services offered by TransSocial.
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Team
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Calla Hummel (Political Science), Charlton Copeland (Law), Kathryn Nowotny (Sociology)
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