The social and legal status of gay men, lesbians and transgender persons, and discrimination against these populations in Latin America

Authors

  • Jaime Eduardo Barrientos Delgado Universidad Católica del Norte Escuela de Psicología

Keywords:

Discrimination, Latin America, gays, lesbians, transgender individuals.

Abstract

This paper briefly examines some of the sociocultural and legal conditions either helping or hindering the life of gay men, lesbians, and transgender individuals in Latin America. Some comparative data available about the legal situation and discrimination towards these populations is presented. In conclusion, the scope and persistence of prejudice and discrimination against gays, lesbians, and transgender individuals in the region is discussed.

Author Biography

Jaime Eduardo Barrientos Delgado, Universidad Católica del Norte Escuela de Psicología

Doctor en Psicología Social, Profesor Asociado, Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Católica del Norte

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Published

2016-04-20

Issue

No. 22 (2016)

Section

Dossier

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