Lack of job security and the impact of global events, like the COVID-19 pandemic, have historically affected the livelihoods of those in the entertainment and tourism sectors.

In media and online spaces, certain physical features like hands or Adam's apples are frequently highlighted, sometimes in ways that reinforce stereotypes or contribute to "gender surveillance". Vulnerabilities and Rights Many in the community experience marginalization:

The phrase "hard thumbs" often refers to physical markers that are sometimes used to identify transgender individuals.