Seeking Asylum in the United States: Intersectional Analysis of the Experiences of Transgender Women from the Central American Northern Triangle

The Northern Triangle countries, including El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, are sources of a significant number of asylum seekers in the United States today. This article examines the underlying societal dynamics in these countries and considers the typical profile of transgender immigrant wome...

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Published in:Social sciences (Basel) 2024-11, Vol.13 (11), p.606
Main Authors: Rodman, Debra, Monico, Carmen, Rotabi-Casares, Karen S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abused women
affirming care and policies
Analysis
Asylum, Right of
Central Americans
Civil rights
Emigration and immigration
expert witnessing
Gender identity
Human rights
immigrant transgender women
International cooperation
Intersectionality theory
Mental health
Northern Triangle asylum seekers
Oppression
Political asylum
Sex crimes
Sexual abuse
Social aspects
social determinants of health disparities
Transgender people
Transgender persons
Violence
Women's rights
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Summary:The Northern Triangle countries, including El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, are sources of a significant number of asylum seekers in the United States today. This article examines the underlying societal dynamics in these countries and considers the typical profile of transgender immigrant women seeking asylum in the U.S. on the legal grounds of having faced gender-based violence in their countries of origin. It analyzes the relevant international conventions as well as the social determinants of the health and mental health of transgender asylum seekers. It draws from 35 cases of transgender immigrant women subjected to child sexual abuse; sexual assault, including assault by police; and forced sex work; it reviews examples from the academic and gray literature, including a precedent-setting case heard before the Inter-American Court on Human Rights. It discusses the implications for social science professionals, including the role of experts of country conditions. It provides guidance for immigrant service providers and advocates, particularly the importance of gender-affirming policies and healthcare to this population deserving of protection.
ISSN:2076-0760
2076-0760
DOI:10.3390/socsci13110606