INTERSECTION OF GENDER, CLASS AND RACE Racism and the Transsexual Population in the sights of oppression
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Racism and the trans population are interconnected and complex issues that require attention and action from Social Services. In this article, we will address the issue of racism towards the trans population and discuss the role of the profession in promoting social justice and overcoming oppression. Structural racism permeates all spheres of society, including access to resources, employment opportunities, education, health and justice. In the case of the trans population, this oppression is worsened by the intersection with racial identity, resulting in a double burden of discrimination and marginalization. Black trans people face a series of unique challenges that we will look at throughout this article. For Social Work, it is essential to recognize and confront the racism that affects the trans population. In this sense, professionals must adopt an anti-racist perspective, working to promote racial equity and social justice. The work developed here is carried out through bibliographical research with the aim of deepening studies whose analyzes are based on the perspective of critical social theory.
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