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Transgender women and the sex work industry: roots in systemic, institutional, and interpersonal discrimination.
- Source :
-
Journal of trauma & dissociation : the official journal of the International Society for the Study of Dissociation (ISSD) [J Trauma Dissociation] 2014; Vol. 15 (2), pp. 169-83. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Because transgender people face discrimination on systemic, institutional, and interpersonal levels, the previous literature has supported that many transgender women view the sex work industry as their only viable career option. The current article reviews the literature on discrimination against transgender people, explores how discrimination influences their participation in sex work, and discusses how institutional discrimination against transgender women manifests within the criminal justice system. Furthermore, recommendations are provided for advocating for the rights of transgender people while promoting healthy behaviors and higher quality of life. Throughout the article, quotes from previous qualitative research are used to illustrate the experiences of transgender women through their own voices and perspectives.
- Subjects :
- Career Choice
Criminal Law
Female
Gender Identity
Humans
Personnel Selection legislation & jurisprudence
Quality of Life psychology
Sex Work legislation & jurisprudence
Sexism legislation & jurisprudence
Transgender Persons legislation & jurisprudence
Interpersonal Relations
Organizational Policy
Sex Work psychology
Sexism psychology
Systems Theory
Transgender Persons psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1529-9740
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of trauma & dissociation : the official journal of the International Society for the Study of Dissociation (ISSD)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24313294
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2014.867572