Paying an Unfair Price: The Financial Penalty for LGBT Women in America
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2015
Level
City or Town, County, State
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Economic Justice, Health
LGBTQIA+ women are disproportionately likely to live in poverty, face wage gaps, and experience healthcare challenges. Transgender women and women of color are especially vulnerable to discrimination and economic insecurities. This policy brief explores legal solutions for communities to consider such as employment nondiscrimination laws, paid family leave, and official recognition of LGBTQIA+ families.