Current Challenges of Transfemicide in Ecuador

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Transfemicide, Transgender, Human Rights, Critical Legal Studies, Femicide, Gender, Queer

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Issue: No. 28 (2024): TS Cuadernos de Trabajo Social, Octubre 2024
Section: Artículos de investigación empírica

Abstract

The ongoing violence against transgender women in Ecuador necessitates an examination of its historical roots, from the criminalization of homosexuality to thepresent complexities. This qualitative study investigates the ways in which historical,societal, and legal elements have contributed to the evolution of this issue. By scrutinizing a specific case of femicide involving a transgender woman in Ecuador, the research enables an interpretative exploration of the law and the current conclusions drawn by Ecuadorian judicial authorities in addressing the violent deaths of transgender women. It is imperative to approach the role of the law from a critical standpoint to confront this violence and to discern international human rights standards that can facilitate dialogue and enhance protection in Ecuador.

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Paula, C., & Jara, A. (2024). Current Challenges of Transfemicide in Ecuador. TS Cuadernos De Trabajo Social, (28), 1-18. Retrieved from https://tscuadernosdetrabajosocial.cl/index.php/TS/article/view/286

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