Capstones
Graduation Date
12-31-2014
Subject Concentration
International
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
The Brazilian public has long accepted transgender people in the streets and in the media. In the 80s Roberta Close’s high cheekbones, and full cheeks became a standard of beauty for all Brazilian women. But this cultural acceptance of transgender people belies one fact—Brazil is one of the most dangerous places in the world for transgender people. Brazil has the highest number of murders in the world of transgender people every year. This capstone examines the issue in the country.
Recommended Citation
Freelon, Kiratiana, "Travails of the Travestis" (2014). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/38