: A study that contextualizes the history of transgender cinema and critiques how the genitalia of trans women are often depicted as inherently sexualized or "deceptive" in film. Specific Public Figures & Cultural Case Studies
: A social media presence (active on TikTok and YouTube) that produces video content focused on the culture and "street" interviews of ladyboys in Thailand. rose video ladyboy
: Widely known as "The Ladyboy with the Mean Knees," she is a prominent transgender Muay Thai fighter whose career has been the subject of extensive documentary-style reporting by VICE Sports regarding her historical fights at Rajadamnern Stadium. : A study that contextualizes the history of
: An article surveying how transgender and gender-variant people have created audiovisual media from the early days of cinema to today. : An article surveying how transgender and gender-variant
: This paper investigates the lives and experiences of transgender women (kathoeys) within the Bangkok sex industry, focusing on financial motivations and physical/sexual vulnerabilities.
: This dissertation analyzes the motivations of trans women working in the adult film industry, discussing themes like empowerment, financial gain, and social stigma.