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“Same same, but different”

Jarrett D. Davis, Glenn Miles, John H. Quinley III

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Volume: 39, Issue: 7/8, Pages: 550 - 573

Swansea University Author: Glenn Miles

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DOI (Published version): 10.1108/IJSSP-01-2019-0022

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As a part of a series of papers seeking insight into a holistic perspective into the lives, experiences, and vulnerabilities of male-to-female transgender persons (from here on referred to as “transgender persons”/ “Ladyboys”) within the sex industry in Southeast Asia. “Ladyboy” in Thai context spec...

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Published in: International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
ISSN: 0144-333X
Published: 2019
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description As a part of a series of papers seeking insight into a holistic perspective into the lives, experiences, and vulnerabilities of male-to-female transgender persons (from here on referred to as “transgender persons”/ “Ladyboys”) within the sex industry in Southeast Asia. “Ladyboy” in Thai context specifically refers to the cultural subgroup, rather than the person's gender identity and is not seen as an offensive term. Among the minimal studies that have been conducted, the majority have focused on sexual health and the likelihood of contracting or spreading HIV/AIDS, while often ignoring the possibility of other vulnerabilities.The study interviews 60 transgender persons working within Red Light areas of Bangkok. The final research instrument was a questionnaire of 11 sub-themes containing both multiple choice and open-ended questions.This study found that 81% of participants had entered the sex industry due to financial necessity. There was also a high vulnerability among transgender sex workers to physical and sexual violence. This includes nearly a quarter (24%) who cite being forced to have sex and 26% who cite physical assault within the last 12 months.These findings can aid the development of programs and social services that address the needs of ladyboys, looking beyond gender expression and social identity to meet needs and vulnerabilities that often go overlooked.This survey provides deeper understanding of the vulnerability of transgender sex workers, including their trajectory into sex work and potential alternatives.
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