According to groups like ANTRA (National Association of Travestis and Transsexuals), the life expectancy of a travesti in Brazil is tragically low—often cited at just 35 years. Most are forced into sex work due to systemic transphobia and lack of formal employment opportunities.
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This research is based on ethnographic fieldwork and in-depth interviews with 20 travestis in Brazil. The participants were recruited through snowball sampling and key informant interviews. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis and content analysis. According to groups like ANTRA (National Association of