Ladyboys Abused -

The following feature examines the intersection of culture, visibility, and vulnerability for the community often referred to as "ladyboys" (typically kathoey ) in Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand and Cambodia.

This "glass ceiling" often funnels the community into the informal sex trade, where they are exposed to extreme risks: ladyboys abused

: In many cases, those meant to provide protection are the perpetrators. Over one-third of physical assaults reported by kathoey in certain studies were attributed to police officers . The following feature examines the intersection of culture,

: For those caught in the legal system, prisons often lack gender-appropriate housing, leading to reports of sexual harassment and abuse behind bars. The Cultural Paradox prisons often lack gender-appropriate housing