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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...
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.
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...
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...
