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Transgender and non-binary persons and sexual risk: a critical review of 10 years of research from a feminist intersectional perspective

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Research shows that HIV prevalence in transgender and non-binary persons is extremely high, with prevalence rates ranging up to 52.4% (Edwards et al., 2007). This high risk is associated with a number of (trans-specific) factors, such as stigma, discrimination, normative gender roles, involvement in sex work, a lack of knowledge about safe sex and an inaccurate perception of risk. This article critically reviews the last 10 years of research on transgender and non-binary persons and sexual risk from a feminist intersectional perspective that focuses on gender identity, class, ethnicity and other axes of difference that contribute to the high risk for HIV for (some) transgender and non-binary persons. There appears to be an interweaving of different factors in which the discrimination and stigmatisation of transgender and non-binary persons is central. The limitations and pitfalls of current research are pointed out, and suggestions for policy and further research are made.

Journal: Critical Social Policy
ISSN: 0261-0183
Issue: 1
Volume: 38
Pages: 121-142
Publication year:2018
Keywords:HIV, gender identity, gender perspective, intersectionality, sex work
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BOF-publication weight:1
CSS-citation score:2
Authors:Regional
Authors from:Higher Education
Accessibility:Closed