Abstract

MENDOZA ONTIVEROS, Martha Marivel; MONTERRUBIO, Carlos  and  PEREZ DIAZ, Javier. Touristic Experience of Gender Dissidents in Latin America. Región y sociedad [online]. 2022, vol.34, e1638.  Epub June 01, 2023. ISSN 2448-4849.  https://doi.org/10.22198/rys2022/34/1638.

Objective: to explore the touristic experiences of gender dissident individuals in Latin America and to promote the sensibilization to reduce discrimination in the touristic industry. Methodology: qualitative interviews were conducted with people with non-normative gender identities in countries of the region. Results: for people with non-normative gender identities touristic experiences have relevance, both positive and negative, in the emotional, physical, interpersonal, and identity spheres. Value: this study contributes to the understanding of tourist experiences from a perspective of gender diversity. Limitations: the results are not generalizable to the entire population with diverse gender identities in the study region. Conclusions: the tourist experiences of people with non-normative gender identities are deeply associated with gender and social stigma.

Keywords : Gender dissidence; tourism experience; travel; tourism; Latin America.