Transrodne Latinoamerikanke protiv tabua: ‘Zamišljam kako stojim u haljini pred sveštenikom’
Kao i tinejdžerke širom Amerike, Kasandra Rivas je sanjala o zabavi povodom kinseanjere, obreda koji se organizuje za 15. rođendan devojčica latinoameričkog porekla.
TL;DR
- Six transgender women in their 40s and 50s from Latin America celebrated their quinceañeras in Houston.
- The quinceañera is a traditional celebration for girls turning 15 in Latin American culture, similar to 'sweet 16' parties in the US.
- Societal taboos in Latin America and immigrant communities historically prevented young transgender people from transitioning or celebrating such milestones.
- Transgender individuals in the US face higher risks of mortality from violence and suicide.
- Several US states, including Texas, have banned puberty blockers and hormone therapies for minors, a move contested by transgender rights advocates.
- Latin America accounts for a high percentage of transgender murders globally, with many victims being under 40.
- The event allowed participants to fulfill a long-held dream of experiencing their quinceañera as they envisioned it in their youth.