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This chapter presents current trends for Latinx LGBT communities. More specifically, five unique areas are explored: trans* issues, immigration, marriage, economics, and health.
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Pastrana, A.(., Battle, J., Harris, A. (2017). Current Trends. In: An Examination of Latinx LGBT Populations Across the United States. Palgrave Pivot, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-56074-2_2
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