TRANS WOMEN PRISONERS IN TURKEY
TRANS WOMEN PRISONERS IN TURKEY

Author(s): Selin Berghan
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Geography, Regional studies, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Evaluation research, Penal Policy
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Turkey; gender; trans women; prisoners; LGBTI;
Summary/Abstract: Studies on trans prisoners are quite rare in spite of the steady increase in the number of studies and researches on LGBTI in recent years. Though there is some increase in the number of studies on LGBTI in general and trans prisoners in particular, these studies still remain quite limited both internationally and in Turkey. LGBTI individuals are often unprotected in the judicial system from discrimination and violence on the basis of their sexual identity and orientation. While some trans women and gay prisoners can conceal their identity, “excessive” visibility of trans women increases the risk of maltreatment and violence (ACLU&NCLR 2014; UNODC 2009). Further, those who are perceived as gay though not being so, may also face the same forms of violence.

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