Indonesia’s Transsexual Muslims
Many of Indonesia’s transsexuals, also known as warias, are practising Muslims even as many religious authorities shun their lifestyle and...
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Local Trans Women Redefine the Notion of Beauty in a ‘Secret Pageant’
LGBT community and activists continue to challenge status quo by secretly organizing a national beauty pageant in Jakarta, while successfully...
The TV Set
Transgenderism has been hitting the global headlines of late, and Indonesia is a nation with its own cross-dressing traditions. Whilst...
Scams in the City: Transgressions of Tolerance
Although some Indonesian transvestites are involved in minor scams, much greater evil comes from bigots who incite intolerance by preaching...