"For transgender people, this expectation of abuse makes every screening a anxiety-inducing experience—which actually subjects us to even more screening. If you’re acting nervous or uncomfortable, you’re more likely to be subjected to “behavioral” screening techniques employed by TSA. Given the intense dysphoria that many transgender people experience about their bodies and the fact that many trans folks have been victims of sexual violence, these methods can be intensely triggering. That trauma—as well as frequent misgendering employees—can have lasting effects on our mental health.
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