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Differences between Mexican Men and Women in the Phenomenon of Transphobia

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Tecelli Domínguez
Ana Fresán
Rebeca Robles-García

Abstract

Introduction: Transphobia and social discrimination cause several psychosocial, health, and mental health problems in transgender people globally. Mexico is the second most dangerous country in the world for transgender since it has the highest rate of transphobic hate crimes. Despite the severity of the problem, studies on transphobia in Mexico remain scarce.

Objective: In view of the predominance of the hetero-patriarchal and machista culture in Mexican society, this study seeks to explore differences between men and women as regards transphobia in Mexican adults living in Mexico.

Method: Five hundred and one participants answered the Genderism and Transphobia Scale-Revised-Short Form (GTS-R-SF) through an anonymous online survey.

Results: Findings showed that men exhibit more trans-prejudice and are less accepting of gender-nonconforming people than women.

Discussion and conclusion: Strategies should be developed and implemented for the general population —especially men— to help reduce stigma and trans-prejudice. It is also necessary to increase the acceptance of gender diversity to guarantee social inclusion and provide greater protection for transgender people from discrimination and social rejection.

Keywords:
Gender-nonconforming people, transgender, transphobia, genderism, gender equality, discrimination

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