Expand the Acceptance of Transwomen

Stigmatization has become a fundamental barrier for transwomen in living a normal life and developing as human beings. Family acceptance and the surroundings are crucial.

KOMPAS/SEKAR GANDHAWANGI

A number of transwomen stand on the side of the road in the Klender area, East Jakarta, Saturday (23/7/2022) early in the morning.

Kompas' thematic coverage published on Monday (25/7/2022) reveals that transwomen have been around us for a long time. However, until now, they have struggled to be accepted by society, their surroundings and even their own families.

The firm grip of stigmatization continues to perpetuate discrimination against transwomen. The stigma includes the notion that transwomen are symbols of disgrace and disaster. It is not surprising that their rights as citizens are often violated. Transwomen are increasingly being marginalized in their own country (Kompas, 25 July 2022).