Shadows in the Neon: The Hidden Vulnerabilities of the "Third Sex"
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 . Shadows in the Neon: The Hidden Vulnerabilities of
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. particularly Thailand and Cambodia.