A baixa representatividade de indivíduos transgênero em empregos formais no Brasil

Abstract

Transsexuality is defined as the non-identification with the gender socially assigned at birth. In Brazil, some consider transgender people as a separate category from transvestites and transsexuals. There are also those who do not identify with any gender. Inclusion and diversity in the labor market have become fundamental pillars for the social and economic development of contemporary societies. However, in Brazil, the transgender population faces significant barriers to accessing formal employment, resulting from a complex intersection of historical prejudices, social exclusion, and structural inequalities. The guiding question of this research is: Which factors contribute to the underrepresentation of transgender individuals in formal employment in Brazil, and what strategies can be implemented to reverse this scenario? The study's overall objective is to analyze the factors that contribute to the low representation of transgender people in formal jobs in Brazil. The methodology employed was a literature review, with a qualitative approach, considering existing literature on labor inclusion, transphobia, human rights, and structural inequalities. It is concluded that the effective inclusion of this population requires not only cultural and institutional changes but also a genuine commitment to valuing human beings in all their diversity. Thus, it will be possible to build a more egalitarian society where everyone has real opportunities for growth and recognition, regardless of their gender identity.