. 2023 Nov 13;76(Suppl 2):e20220183. doi: 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0183

Chart 3. Discourse of Collective Subject of discrimination in the school space that limits professional opportunities experienced by trans men and transmasculine people, Salvador Bahia Brazil, 2022.

Key-Expressions	Discourse of Collective Subject
Isolation Fear Prejudice Illness Violence Discrimination Embarrassment in public Disrespect Denial Family alienation	[...] I lived and still live largely isolated from people. I live discreetly in my neighborhood, as I am afraid of the violence generated by transphobia. Most of the time, I hide, because I’m afraid of being noticed as a feminine trait in me, like my breasts, and that being the target of violence. I avoid getting home late and hanging out on the street, and I spend most of my time alone. Going out into the street is always sickening, because I already know that I will face a lot of prejudice and violence. I have been through many embarrassing and discriminatory situations in public spaces, such as banks, health services, legal services and companies, making me feel embarrassed about my transgender identity, which is often not respected, such as the denial of the social name. I don’t have many friends, not much contact with family. What gives me great support is the group of trans friends and trans people allied with social movements and LGBT groups. It is also very difficult to get along at work, especially in places where transgenderism is not well accepted. Having to hide my breasts so as not to notice the volume and delegitimize my passing as a man is very uncomfortable and distressing, because I have to spend all the time thinking about this possibility. (DSC)

Key-Expressions

Discourse of Collective Subject

Isolation Fear Prejudice Illness Violence Discrimination Embarrassment in public Disrespect Denial Family alienation

[...] I lived and still live largely isolated from people. I live discreetly in my neighborhood, as I am afraid of the violence generated by transphobia. Most of the time, I hide, because I’m afraid of being noticed as a feminine trait in me, like my breasts, and that being the target of violence. I avoid getting home late and hanging out on the street, and I spend most of my time alone. Going out into the street is always sickening, because I already know that I will face a lot of prejudice and violence. I have been through many embarrassing and discriminatory situations in public spaces, such as banks, health services, legal services and companies, making me feel embarrassed about my transgender identity, which is often not respected, such as the denial of the social name. I don’t have many friends, not much contact with family. What gives me great support is the group of trans friends and trans people allied with social movements and LGBT groups. It is also very difficult to get along at work, especially in places where transgenderism is not well accepted. Having to hide my breasts so as not to notice the volume and delegitimize my passing as a man is very uncomfortable and distressing, because I have to spend all the time thinking about this possibility. (DSC)