(CNN) The debate over transgender rights in America often gets reduced to bathroom talk. JUST WATCHED Transgender identity, in their words Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Transgender identity, in their words 02:44Transgender people don't deserve protectionsThe claim: Being transgender is not a valid condition. A transgender person's gender identity is different from cultural expectations based on the gender they were born with. The term was adopted in 2013 to replace "gender identity disorder," which designated transgender identity a mental illness. The facts: Research shows that not allowing transgender children to live their gender identity is harmful, and can be deadly.

Source: CNN March 08, 2017 02:00 UTC