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This research is important because not all communities are equally represented. The transgender community is not represented in the media, in academic textbooks, in public areas (i.e., bathrooms), in the workplace, in schools, and much more. With the recent celebrity advocates for the Transgender Movement, it can be seen as a positive aspect for the Transgender Community. In 2015, Caitlyn Jenner, once Bruce, received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for her advocacy and courage to come out as transgender while holding a high status in Hollywood. Laverne Cox, known for her advocacy for the Transgender Movement as well as being an actress on one of the most watched Netflix series; Orange is The New Black, she has become a household name and a strong

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