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Sexual Citizenship: Contemporary Challenges of Gender Identity in Mexico

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The recognition of sexual diversity and gender identity has gained prominence in contemporary discussions about rights, equality, and social inclusion. This paper examines the most representative arguments of the concept of sexual citizenship and its implications for the rights and experiences of transgender individuals, particularly in Mexico. It undertakes a theoretical exploration that invites critical reflection on the challenges in constructing sexual citizenship based on the binary system of sex and gender, as well as for the study of sexual diversities. In conclusion, the paper suggests that the binary system is currently being surpassed, and the opportunity is opening up to denaturalize, deessentialize, and perhaps debinarize gender identities.

Source: Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities

DOI: 10.21659/rupkatha.v17n1.02g

Authors: Sinuhe Estrada-Carmona, Gabriela Isabel Perez Aranda

Institution: Autonomous University of Campeche

Language: English

Topic: Gender and Feminist Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $150