Huh, wonder why this is happening.
The decline in transgender identification among young Americans is a significant trend that has been observed in recent surveys. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) reported a sharp decrease in the percentage of students identifying as transgender, from 6.8% in 2022 and 2023 to 3.6% in 2025. This decline is particularly pronounced among younger generations, with a notable drop in non-binary identification and a decrease in other non-heterosexual identities. The trend is also reflected in the sexual orientation identity of high school students, with a significant drop in identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual among girls. These findings suggest a potential shift in social norms and cultural attitudes towards gender identity and sexual orientation among young Americans.
Could it just be that since the rise of MAGA and Trump's second term, trans kids are feeling less safe and less likely to publicly identify as trans out of fear?
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u/jausti17 9h ago
Huh, wonder why this is happening. The decline in transgender identification among young Americans is a significant trend that has been observed in recent surveys. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) reported a sharp decrease in the percentage of students identifying as transgender, from 6.8% in 2022 and 2023 to 3.6% in 2025. This decline is particularly pronounced among younger generations, with a notable drop in non-binary identification and a decrease in other non-heterosexual identities. The trend is also reflected in the sexual orientation identity of high school students, with a significant drop in identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual among girls. These findings suggest a potential shift in social norms and cultural attitudes towards gender identity and sexual orientation among young Americans.