Gender diversity is...

People in society often view gender diversity as is a group of people who like the same gender But in fact, whether men, women, men who love men, women who love women, gay, transvestite, tomboy, and dee are all gender diversity as well.

People with gender diversity. In English, it is an abbreviation for the first letter of the word. LGBT

• Lesbian (Lesbian)
• Gay (Gay)
• Bisexual (Bisexual)
• Transgender or Transsexual (transgender people)

, which may add Q (Queer) and + (Plus) entered because in some conditions we cannot determine

LGBT It has been used since the 1990s as an adaptation of “LGB” used to denote the phrase “gay community.” Today, LGBT is used to refer to the diversity of sexual orientations and gender expressions in society. and sometimes refers to people who are not heterosexual.

When gender diversity is forced to create conditions of difference. overlapping What are the key mechanisms to reduce these inequalities? What is the middle point where equality appears? Or does it all depend on the attitudes and thoughts of people in society?So how can we help them escape this framework of inequality?

The beginning of equality that leads to inequality of access to health. Being stigmatized because your voice cannot be heard Or they may hear but lack deep listening and understanding. Having a space to listen to the voices of diverse gender groups is therefore something to be proud of. Because no matter who you are, everyone should have equal rights. At least in order to create good health for oneself

The beginning of inequality

Khun Note Jessada Taesombat Director of the Ladyboy Friends Network Foundation for Human Rights Talking about the beginning of inequality in the mechanism of fairness, it is said that What makes them unequalbegins with the thoughts and beliefs of people in society who think that there are only women and men in this world. Make welfare designs, laws, and policies support only beliefs. But actually we live in an era of gender diversity that includes not just women and men.

An attitude that Femininity and masculinity are normal. Anything that deviates from what society expects is abnormal. These attitudes make people look at each other differently. and not equal Policies and laws that are designed do not facilitate equality. Including the attitude of people in society causing differences and unequal

Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication Faculty of Communication Arts Chulalongkorn University Dr. Chanettee Tinnam, an academic expert on gender , has broadened the picture by expressing the opinion that inequality is often caused by judgments of humanity that people in society view. He is less human than other men and women in society. This is because “He” has a different gender identity

...Humanity of people of various genders is judged by their gender identity. Or what society looks at and finds that that person is not in the female or male box...

Humanity with different gender identities Can lead to acts of violence in various dimensions, whether it be discrimination Both body, mind, and spirit

problemsUnequal health

In terms of health perspective Khun Note has told about experiences that are regularly encountered in the case of transgender people who even though they have undergone gender change surgery. But with the prefix is “Mr.” had to sleep together in the male patient room. This matter most often may cause feelings of inconvenience and discomfort, causing transgender people to not want to enter the government health system. And have to save money and work hard to use a private room or enter the private sector in order to be treated like a woman

while Teacher Ann  explains the reason that “...sex change surgery It is seen that it is not related to pain in a way that is necessary for Social Security to take care of or provide relief...”

Today, therefore, there is a lack of fair welfare in the health dimension. Lack of social security system that allows different gender identities to be linked to health dimensions. Because a woman or man has undergone sex change surgery. There may be a need for special care of the torso or body. which social security rights Gold card or something else Does not support medical treatment, which is a basic protection right.

Not accepting it puts you at risk.

Access to hormones Breast surgery or sex change are restricted. Because it is not yet a welfare state Resulting in risk because Easy access to hormonal drugs Whether through the pharmacy Order by internet or even the black market This causes to have no security controls and standards.

Including the existence of Doctor Phueng, gender groups have to face illness. andfinally have to enter the treatment process which is welfare from the government. Therefore, it is very necessary for the government to promote Support access to medicines and health services such as hormone medicine and various surgeries that are standard, safe, and accessible.

Stigmatization makes the difference.

Gender diverse groups are often viewed more stereotypically by society than men and women with sexually transmitted diseases because the values, attitudes, or bases of thinking of people in society tend to view them as contagious diseases caused by unnatural sexual intercourse.

...When diverse gender groups receive services in government medical facilities, they may be treated with double standards...

Therefore, “He” is sick due to this cause. Instead of being treated in a fair manner and treated like normal women and men, Makes you not dare to receive treatment Because they are uncomfortable revealing their gender identity to doctors or nurses. and are worried that they will be judged in an unfair manner

People who have not yet come out or who have not yet revealed their identity May have symptoms of depression. Due to the impact of the mind that is not accepted by family members and society. Schools and communities are considered the most severe wounds. People with this type of personality may lead to the creation of weak citizens simply because they are not accepted. Or have always been denied their existence

Voices that want to be heard

We see many gender diverse groups in various media, especially in entertainment media.We think people hear us but don't see the importance. or have not yet listened to it deeply. Khun Note talks about how much pressure, coercion, and social situations that require you to stand up and overcome obstacles in obtaining a voice.

...If you listen to the voices of people with diverse sexualities I want you to listen deeply. Listen to see that you have to face friction. Faced with many obstacles before growing up to where we are now...

Many people had to leave their families. Leave home to pursue your dreams. Some people are forced They were taken to rehab in order to return to the gender that society expected. Some people had to drop out of educational institutions because they were unable to continue their studies due to friends teasing them. Being told by a teacher that being a transvestite is a bad thing etc.

In the corner of, Teacher Ann said that “...We rarely hear sounds from the outside world. or voices from men and women Because the gender diverse group needs friends..." Friends here are friends who accept embraced with love Friends who can speak out or speak on behalf of the diverse gender group 

“No matter what gender you are, We are all gender diverse groups, so let's raise these voices on behalf of our friends who are LGBT because they are our friends.”

Conclusion

I want everyone to try to understand diversity in depth. And you will find that they do not need anything more special than women and men. Various rights or services that we want It is the same as what exists in males and females. Just want us to be seen as a population. Only a citizen.

Illustrations from the internet
Interview by Ms. Jessada Taesombat, Director of the Transsexual Friends Network Foundation for Human Rights
Dr. Chanettee Tinnam, academic expert on gender

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