Trans-migrations: border-crossing and the politics of body modification among Puerto Rican transgender women.
Trans-migrations: border-crossing and the politics of body modification among Puerto Rican transgender women.
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跨移民:波多黎各跨性别妇女之间的边界交叉和身体修饰的政治。
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10.1080/19317611.2016.1223256
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2016
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Ramos-Pibernus A
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Padilla MB;Rodríguez-Madera S;Varas-Díaz N;Ramos-Pibernus A
This research describes the context and health consequences of migration/mobility that accompany the search for gender transitioning procedures among Puerto Rican transgender/transsexual women. We term migration/mobility for gender transitioning trans-migration. We conducted an ethnographic study focusing on trans-migration, including participant observation and semi-structured interviews with 39 transgender/transsexual women in Puerto Rico. Our analysis highlights three main processes that profoundly shape trans-migration among Puerto Rican transwomen: (1) institutionalized discrimination; (2) barriers to work; and (3) involvement in survival sex work. Patterns of trans-migration are examined as products of social exclusion, discrimination, and resilience. The analysis informs recommendations to support transwomen's health.
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