There's a growing disconnect between what decades of social science research actually show about transgender and gender diverse youth and the ideas circulating in public and policy debates. That's the observation that drove Dr. Harry Barbee and Dr. Kathleen Hull to write a comprehensive report for the American Sociological Association in 2024, synthesizing what researchers know about trans youth wellbeing and the policies targeting them.
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