colonial
From the Colonial Past to the Present: The Third Gender in Latin American Cultures
Indigenous communities in Oaxaca have histories of gender fluidity that date back before colonialism in Mexico and have continued to support third gender identities in the present.
Erasure of Trans Men in Colonial Cuba: The Story of Enrique Favez
Enrique Favez, a doctor in Cuba, was the subject of one of the most scandalous trials in colonial Cuba for living and identifying as a man.
trans men
Erasure of Trans Men in Colonial Cuba: The Story of Enrique Favez
Enrique Favez, a doctor in Cuba, was the subject of one of the most scandalous trials in colonial Cuba for living and identifying as a man.
Cuba
Cuba’s Complicated Relationship with Trans Rights
Cuba claims to offer free gender affirmation surgery to its citizens and elected a trans woman to office in 2013. Lived experiences of trans people in Cuba do not confirm...
Erasure of Trans Men in Colonial Cuba: The Story of Enrique Favez
Enrique Favez, a doctor in Cuba, was the subject of one of the most scandalous trials in colonial Cuba for living and identifying as a man.
erasure
The Historical Misinterpretation of Kátia Tapety
In the process of democratization in Brazil, Gay, Lesbian and Trans activists came together and sought representation in the political agenda. Political scholars are quick to minimize the work of...
Erasure of Trans Men in Colonial Cuba: The Story of Enrique Favez
Enrique Favez, a doctor in Cuba, was the subject of one of the most scandalous trials in colonial Cuba for living and identifying as a man.
region
Lessons From Travesti and Trans Activism
Travesti and transgender are two terms which, in translation, can get lost in the other’s connotations. By better understanding the overlaps and complexities between travesti and transgender identities and needs...
Cuba’s Complicated Relationship with Trans Rights
Cuba claims to offer free gender affirmation surgery to its citizens and elected a trans woman to office in 2013. Lived experiences of trans people in Cuba do not confirm...
The Historical Misinterpretation of Kátia Tapety
In the process of democratization in Brazil, Gay, Lesbian and Trans activists came together and sought representation in the political agenda. Political scholars are quick to minimize the work of...
The Unexpected Truth of Brazil's Progressive Carnival
At first glance, Brazil’s religious festival, Carnival, seems to be a display of the country’s sexual liberation and acceptance of cross-dressing. However, an in depth analysis of the festival underscores...
Erasure of Trans Men in Colonial Cuba: The Story of Enrique Favez
Enrique Favez, a doctor in Cuba, was the subject of one of the most scandalous trials in colonial Cuba for living and identifying as a man.
gender-nonconformity
How to Study Gender-Nonconformity in Pre-Columbian America
The term “transgender” is most helpful in discussing the modern gender systems and identities around which it came into use; in other contexts, like the study of pre-colonial America, using...
trans-national
How to Study Gender-Nonconformity in Pre-Columbian America
The term “transgender” is most helpful in discussing the modern gender systems and identities around which it came into use; in other contexts, like the study of pre-colonial America, using...
trans studies
Non-binary language in Spanish
How does non-binary language work in Spanish? Is non-binary Spanish only used in select circles, or has it been widely adopted?
Lessons From Travesti and Trans Activism
Travesti and transgender are two terms which, in translation, can get lost in the other’s connotations. By better understanding the overlaps and complexities between travesti and transgender identities and needs...
From the Colonial Past to the Present: The Third Gender in Latin American Cultures
Indigenous communities in Oaxaca have histories of gender fluidity that date back before colonialism in Mexico and have continued to support third gender identities in the present.
How to Study Gender-Nonconformity in Pre-Columbian America
The term “transgender” is most helpful in discussing the modern gender systems and identities around which it came into use; in other contexts, like the study of pre-colonial America, using...
pre-colonial
How to Study Gender-Nonconformity in Pre-Columbian America
The term “transgender” is most helpful in discussing the modern gender systems and identities around which it came into use; in other contexts, like the study of pre-colonial America, using...
Brazil
Lessons From Travesti and Trans Activism
Travesti and transgender are two terms which, in translation, can get lost in the other’s connotations. By better understanding the overlaps and complexities between travesti and transgender identities and needs...
The Historical Misinterpretation of Kátia Tapety
In the process of democratization in Brazil, Gay, Lesbian and Trans activists came together and sought representation in the political agenda. Political scholars are quick to minimize the work of...
The Unexpected Truth of Brazil's Progressive Carnival
At first glance, Brazil’s religious festival, Carnival, seems to be a display of the country’s sexual liberation and acceptance of cross-dressing. However, an in depth analysis of the festival underscores...
Cross-Dressing
The Unexpected Truth of Brazil's Progressive Carnival
At first glance, Brazil’s religious festival, Carnival, seems to be a display of the country’s sexual liberation and acceptance of cross-dressing. However, an in depth analysis of the festival underscores...
Post-colonial
The Unexpected Truth of Brazil's Progressive Carnival
At first glance, Brazil’s religious festival, Carnival, seems to be a display of the country’s sexual liberation and acceptance of cross-dressing. However, an in depth analysis of the festival underscores...
religion
The Unexpected Truth of Brazil's Progressive Carnival
At first glance, Brazil’s religious festival, Carnival, seems to be a display of the country’s sexual liberation and acceptance of cross-dressing. However, an in depth analysis of the festival underscores...
third gender
From the Colonial Past to the Present: The Third Gender in Latin American Cultures
Indigenous communities in Oaxaca have histories of gender fluidity that date back before colonialism in Mexico and have continued to support third gender identities in the present.
Latin America
Impact of COVID-19 on Trans People in Latin America
COVID-19 has had unique impacts on transgender people, from social distancing policies that are based on gender to health care discrimination that transgender people face when seeking medical care for...
Changing Legal Name and Sex/Gender in Latin America
Being able to legally change one’s legal name and gender can be key for trans people, and many laws have rapidly changed in the last few years, especially in South...
From the Colonial Past to the Present: The Third Gender in Latin American Cultures
Indigenous communities in Oaxaca have histories of gender fluidity that date back before colonialism in Mexico and have continued to support third gender identities in the present.
politics
Changing Legal Name and Sex/Gender in Latin America
Being able to legally change one’s legal name and gender can be key for trans people, and many laws have rapidly changed in the last few years, especially in South...
Cuba’s Complicated Relationship with Trans Rights
Cuba claims to offer free gender affirmation surgery to its citizens and elected a trans woman to office in 2013. Lived experiences of trans people in Cuba do not confirm...
The Historical Misinterpretation of Kátia Tapety
In the process of democratization in Brazil, Gay, Lesbian and Trans activists came together and sought representation in the political agenda. Political scholars are quick to minimize the work of...
trans politician
The Historical Misinterpretation of Kátia Tapety
In the process of democratization in Brazil, Gay, Lesbian and Trans activists came together and sought representation in the political agenda. Political scholars are quick to minimize the work of...
law
Changing Legal Name and Sex/Gender in Latin America
Being able to legally change one’s legal name and gender can be key for trans people, and many laws have rapidly changed in the last few years, especially in South...
Cuba’s Complicated Relationship with Trans Rights
Cuba claims to offer free gender affirmation surgery to its citizens and elected a trans woman to office in 2013. Lived experiences of trans people in Cuba do not confirm...
contemporary
Impact of COVID-19 on Trans People in Latin America
COVID-19 has had unique impacts on transgender people, from social distancing policies that are based on gender to health care discrimination that transgender people face when seeking medical care for...
How Latin American Online Activism Works
Online activism exponentially increases the coalition of marginalized communities and allows individuals to communicate with millions of other similar minded people. Platforms can be social media networks, blogs, phones, online...
Changing Legal Name and Sex/Gender in Latin America
Being able to legally change one’s legal name and gender can be key for trans people, and many laws have rapidly changed in the last few years, especially in South...
Cuba’s Complicated Relationship with Trans Rights
Cuba claims to offer free gender affirmation surgery to its citizens and elected a trans woman to office in 2013. Lived experiences of trans people in Cuba do not confirm...
online
How Latin American Online Activism Works
Online activism exponentially increases the coalition of marginalized communities and allows individuals to communicate with millions of other similar minded people. Platforms can be social media networks, blogs, phones, online...
activism
Lessons From Travesti and Trans Activism
Travesti and transgender are two terms which, in translation, can get lost in the other’s connotations. By better understanding the overlaps and complexities between travesti and transgender identities and needs...
How Latin American Online Activism Works
Online activism exponentially increases the coalition of marginalized communities and allows individuals to communicate with millions of other similar minded people. Platforms can be social media networks, blogs, phones, online...
travesti
Lessons From Travesti and Trans Activism
Travesti and transgender are two terms which, in translation, can get lost in the other’s connotations. By better understanding the overlaps and complexities between travesti and transgender identities and needs...
translation
Non-binary language in Spanish
How does non-binary language work in Spanish? Is non-binary Spanish only used in select circles, or has it been widely adopted?
Lessons From Travesti and Trans Activism
Travesti and transgender are two terms which, in translation, can get lost in the other’s connotations. By better understanding the overlaps and complexities between travesti and transgender identities and needs...
Spanish
Non-binary language in Spanish
How does non-binary language work in Spanish? Is non-binary Spanish only used in select circles, or has it been widely adopted?
non-binary
Non-binary language in Spanish
How does non-binary language work in Spanish? Is non-binary Spanish only used in select circles, or has it been widely adopted?
COVID-19