TRANS VOICES IN COLOMBIA: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF THE BARRIERS TO IDENTITY CORRECTION

Abstract

This study explores the barriers faced by trans people in Colombia during the process of correcting their identity components in legal documents, based on a qualitative ethnographic research approach. Through in-depth interviews, focus groups, and participant observation, narratives and experiences were collected that show how the costs of the procedure, the lack of clear information in public and private entities, and direct and indirect discrimination limit effective access to gender identity and legal personality. The results reveal that trans people, especially those in situations of economic vulnerability, face significant obstacles to accessing their fundamental rights, reinforcing the need to implement inclusive public policies and awareness programs. The study highlights the importance of recognizing the voices of trans people and building a social justice system that guarantees their right to the free development of their personality and their full integration into Colombian society.