Transgender rights should be protected by the law to make sure that everyone has the same rights and is safe from discrimination. However, some say that this could violate privacy and safety rights.
Transgender people are prone to bias, hatred, and misunderstanding, so they should be protected from discrimination by the law. The National Center for Transgender Equality says that transgender people are more likely to be treated unfairly in work, housing, and health care. Also, the 2021 State Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation shows that many states don’t have full rights against discrimination for LGBTQ+ people, leaving them open to discrimination and harassment. Opponents say that letting transgender people use restrooms and other places based on how they identify could violate their privacy and safety rights.
Transgender people are treated badly because of false assumptions and a lack of knowledge about gender identity and expression. The American Psychological Association agrees that a person’s gender identity and how they show it are important parts of who they are and that transgender people face discrimination because of ignorance and bias. Also, study shows that meeting transgender people and learning about gender diversity can make people more accepting and less likely to discriminate against them. Some people say that the idea of gender identity isn’t real and that being transgender is a choice.
Having the law protect transgender people can help bring about equality and social acceptance. It has been shown that putting in place nondiscrimination rules and legal protections for marginalized groups reduces discrimination and makes people more accepting of those groups. For example, states that protect LGBTQ+ people from all kinds of discrimination have lower rates of discrimination and higher rates of social acceptance than states that don’t have these kinds of protections. Some people say that giving transgender people formal protection could hurt their freedom of religion.
In the end, transgender rights should be protected by the law to make sure that everyone has the same rights and is safe from abuse. Opposing views that say giving transgender people legal security could violate their privacy and safety rights are based on bad reasoning and misunderstandings about gender identity.
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Xinhang, I love your post!!! I have a child that was born as a girl and when to the transition, now is my boy. In the beginning, I was scared that my son was going to be discriminated and humiliated by others but thank God he is living a normal life without a problem. This is why I agree with you because I believe everyone should be treated the same and transgender should be protected by the law to make sure they have the same rights as us.
Thank you for sharing your story and for your support for the protection of transgender individuals. It is important to recognize and respect the identities of all individuals, regardless of their gender identity, and to ensure that they are protected from discrimination and mistreatment. It is heartening to hear that your son is living a happy and normal life, and I hope that more individuals can have the same experience as him. Together, we can work towards a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
1. Yes, the draft includes a thesis statement/ conclusion. The thesis statement is: “Transgender rights should be protected by the law to make sure that everyone has the same rights and is safe from discrimination.” It is clearly stated and is arguable.
2. Yes, each body paragraph begins with a premise/topic sentence that supports the thesis.
3. Yes, each body paragraph includes relevant supporting evidence. The evidence comes from sources such as the National Center for Transgender Equality, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the American Psychological Association, and studies.
4. Yes, the draft includes 3 sources, at least two of which are from CQ Researcher or Opposing Viewpoints/ BMCC database.
5. Yes, the research supports the author’s thesis without replacing their voice. The author includes relevant quotes from sources and then thoroughly explains and analyzes them in their own words.
6. Yes, the author includes at least 1 opposing viewpoint, followed by a refutation. The opposing viewpoint is that giving transgender people legal security could violate their privacy and safety rights. The author refutes this by providing evidence that suggests that putting in place nondiscrimination rules and legal protections for marginalized groups reduces discrimination and makes people more accepting of those groups.
7. Yes, it is clear who the audience is/ who the draft is addressed to. The draft is obviously written for an audience that is not familiar with the issue, so the author uses simple language and explains any complex concepts.
8. Yes, the draft is well-organized. It includes a clear thesis statement at the beginning, followed by supportive evidence in each body paragraph, and an overall conclusion.
9. The strengths of this draft include its clear and specific thesis statement, its quality evidence, and its effective refutation of the opposing viewpoint.
10. No, I do not have any other comments or suggestions. This draft is well written and well researched.