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Muxe, the Third Sex

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The muxe of Oaxaca, Mexico, are women in men's bodies. They do not consider themselves gay, transgender nor transvestites. They are accepted within the culture of the Isthmus which still has strong Zapotecan roots.

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  • Juchitan, Mexico:   Julio Valdiviezo Hernandez is a muxe, or transvestite, who lives  in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan. Here she dresses in the traditional, richly embroidered, Tejuana clothing of the region. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. , July 6, 2008. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Kike (Enrique Godines), a transgender person in Juchitan, Mexico, loves to dress up. Here she wears a sequined tube top as a skirt, a tutu as a play on the traditional headress of the region; a shawl as another form a headdress; and with a plastic dog which guard her shop. She also runs a beauty salon and is lauded for her creativity.  Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Kike is a "Muxe," or 3rd gender in Juchitan, Oaxaca. The Isthmus region is known for its matriarchal society and tolerance.
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  • Juchitan, Mexico:  Muxes (transvestites) are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico:  Muxes (transvestites) are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico:  Muxes (transvestites) are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico:   "La Luz de la Luna," Biani Bew Marcelino, or Marci, is a muxe, or transvestite, living in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan. Here she dresses in her aunt's traditional, richly embroidered, Tejuana huipil and modernized skirt.  Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Sept 15, 2008. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Muxe, or transvestites, living in the Isthmus of Oaxaca, refer to themselves as the "third sex." The region is known for its tolerance and the matriarchal society which still exists in the Zapotec culture.
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Yovanna Sodi Miranda (Enrique Martinez Vazquez), recently returned from working in Mexico City as a bartender to her hometown of Juchitan. At home here, she helps her mother doing decorations for the many festivals in the town in the Ishtmus. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Nov. 27, 2008. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico:  Muxes (transvestites) are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Simonetta (Jose de Jesus Molina) at the Juchitan Cultural Center in a traditional dress she rented for $50.00. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Simonetta (Jose de Jesus Molina) at the Juchitan Cultural Center in a traditional dress she rented for $50.00. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Camelia (Jorge), a Mexican transgender (muxe) has been the captain of his local vela (party), "Sol Y Luna" (symbolic of male/female). Called the third sex, muxes are accepted in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Although Oscar doesn't often dress as a woman, he started "Las Intrepidas", a muxe rights group, in Juchitan, Mexico.  He has let the younger generation take over especially since the death in 2008 of his mother, pictured here with his father in a painting in the living room which forms their altar. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico:   La Briniza, Edgardo Carrillo Medina, is a muxe, or transvestite, living in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan. Here she dresses in a light cotton version of the traditional, richly embroidered, Tejuana clothing of the Isthmus region. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Sept. 14, 2008. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico:   Jose Antonio Sanchez Gomez, or "La Mistica," is a muxe, or transvestites, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan. This is her one-room home, with an altar to her mother, and her hammock bed. She stands in a traditional, richly embroidered, Tejuana top and cool cotton skirt. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. ,Sept. 14, 2008. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico:   Jose Antonio Sanchez Gomez, or "La Mistica," is a muxe, or transvestites, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan. This is her one-room home, with an altar to her mother, and her hammock bed. She stands in a traditional, richly embroidered, Tejuana top and cool cotton skirt. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. ,Sept. 14, 2008. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico:   Jose Antonio Sanchez Gomez, or "La Mistica," is a muxe, or transvestites, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan. This is her one-room home, with an altar to her mother, and her hammock bed. She stands in a traditional, richly embroidered, Tejuana top and cool cotton skirt. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. ,Sept. 14, 2008. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Adrianna (Adan) is a seamstress and a muxe; here at home embroidering, and with mother whom she takes care of. Adrianna was beaten with a cactus by his brother when he came out as a child. She wants to be in a relationship with a man but mother makes that difficult.  Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Adrianna (Adan) is a seamstress and a muxe; here at home embroidering, and with mother whom she takes care of. Adrianna was beaten with a cactus by his brother when he came out as a child. She wants to be in a relationship with a man but mother makes that difficult.  Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Adrianna (Adan) is a seamstress and a muxe; here at home embroidering, and with mother whom she takes care of. Adrianna was beaten with a cactus by his brother when he came out as a child. She wants to be in a relationship with a man but mother makes that difficult.  Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Although Oscar doesn't often dress as a woman, he started "Las Intrepidas", a muxe rights group, in Juchitan, Mexico.  He has let the younger generation take over especially since the death in 2008 of his mother, pictured here with his father in a painting in the living room which forms their altar. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "regala," or parade, is held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" the day after the ball. The muxe dress in traditional Tejuana dress and parade through the street with the queen, from whose float are thrown gifts for passersby. Once this was fruit and flowers; now it's tupperware. Carts pulled by oxen and participants on horseback also throw gifts to watchers. Dec. 29, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "regala," or parade, is held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" the day after the ball. The muxe dress in traditional Tejuana dress and parade through the street with the queen, from whose float are thrown gifts for passersby. Once this was fruit and flowers; now it's tupperware. Carts pulled by oxen and participants on horseback also throw gifts to watchers. Dec. 29, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Darina Guerra Carballo works in a cantina in Juchitan. She will be the Queen in 2009 of the local drag queen ball, for which she will have to pay for decorations, dresses, food, etc.  Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • San Blas, Oaxaca, Mexico: The small town of San Blas, Mexico, has a high percentage of muxes, or the "third sex"; i.e. men who feel they are women.  Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region of the Isthmus, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Nov. 29, 2008. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Darina Guerra Carballo works in a cantina in Juchitan. She will be the Queen in 2009 of the local drag queen ball, for which she will have to pay for decorations, dresses, food, etc.  Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Oaxaca: Muxe in the town of Juchitan Oaxaca call themselves the "third sex." The matriarchial society widely accepts these men and boys with feminine qualities who often dress as women.  (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Jose Alberto Lopez Jimenez, or Paola, with her friend "La Luz de la Luna," in Paola's room. They are muxes, or transvestites, who live in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Sept. 15, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Muxes in the 7th ward set up for their annual "vela," or party, held by the local group "Baila Conmigo" in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Sept. 15, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: LA Viinisa helps set up. Muxes in the 7th ward set up for their annual "vela," or party, held by the local group "Baila Conmigo" in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Sept. 15, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "regala," or parade, is held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" the day after the ball. The muxe dress in traditional Tejuana dress and parade through the street with the queen, from whose float are thrown gifts for passersby. Once this was fruit and flowers; now it's tupperware. Carts pulled by oxen and participants on horseback also throw gifts to watchers. Dec. 29, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "regala," or parade, is held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" the day after the ball. The muxe dress in traditional Tejuana dress and parade through the street with the queen, from whose float are thrown gifts for passersby. Once this was fruit and flowers; now it's tupperware. Carts pulled by oxen and participants on horseback also throw gifts to watchers. Dec. 29, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "regala," or parade, is held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" the day after the ball. The muxe dress in traditional Tejuana dress and parade through the street with the queen, from whose float are thrown gifts for passersby. Once this was fruit and flowers; now it's tupperware. Carts pulled by oxen and participants on horseback also throw gifts to watchers. Dec. 29, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Oaxaca: Queen of the "Baila conmigo" muxe (transvestite) vela (party), Julissa (Eojelio Teran Hernandez) gets dressed while family watches, at home in the 5th ward of Juchitan, Mexico. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Oaxaca: Queen of the "Baila conmigo" muxe (transvestite) vela (party), Julissa (Eojelio Teran Hernandez) gets dressed while family watches, at home in the 5th ward of Juchitan, Mexico. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "regala," or parade, is held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" the day after the ball. The muxe dress in traditional Tejuana dress and parade through the street with the queen, from whose float are thrown gifts for passersby. Once this was fruit and flowers; now it's tupperware. Carts pulled by oxen and participants on horseback also throw gifts to watchers. Dec. 29, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Sept. 15, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: A "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Baila Conmigo" in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: The Lavada a las Ollas (washing of the pots) is another excuse to party. It's traditionally held the day after the "Baila Conmigo" dance in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: The Lavada a las Ollas (washing of the pots) is another excuse to party. It's traditionally held the day after the "Baila Conmigo" dance in Juchtan, Mexico. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Dec. 28, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Transvestite beauty queens pose back stage at a "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Authenic Inrepid Seekers of Dangers" (or Las Intrepidas) in Juchtan, Mexico. Yajaira Palacios (Brandon Jimenez) sparkles in a foot high crown, purple lipstick and eye shadow to match her dress and nails. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Nov. 22, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Transvestite beauty queens pose back stage at a "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Authenic Inrepid Seekers of Dangers" (or Las Intrepidas) in Juchtan, Mexico. Misshel (Bryan Misshel) in transparent sparkly corset with artfully pinned skirt.  photo: Ann Summa, 11/22/2008.
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Transvestite beauty queens pose back stage at a "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Authenic Inrepid Seekers of Dangers" (or Las Intrepidas) in Juchtan, Mexico. Dressed as a showgirl, Laisha Karicia calls her style "princessa sexi". Nov. 22, 2008 (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Transvestite beauty queens pose back stage at a "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Authenic Inrepid Seekers of Dangers" (or Las Intrepidas) in Juchtan, Mexico.  Jenifer (Celso Alonso Herrera) in white satin and sash reading the "Princessa Matias Romero". Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Nov. 22, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Transvestite beauty queens pose back stage at a "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Authenic Inrepid Seekers of Dangers" (or Las Intrepidas) in Juchtan, Mexico. Barbie Michele (Josue alejandro Cuete Palacios) wears a sash proclaiming herself thus. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Nov. 22, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Transvestite beauty queens pose back stage at a "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Authenic Inrepid Seekers of Dangers" (or Las Intrepidas) in Juchtan, Mexico.  Ornela Muthi (Bernardo Hernandez) wears a tight red dress with black net flounce. Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Nov. 22, 2008.(photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Transvestite beauty queens pose back stage at a "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Authenic Inrepid Seekers of Dangers" (or Las Intrepidas) in Juchtan, Mexico.  Mariela Guzman? (green dress) and Yesica Ninel (red dress). Nov. 22, 2008 (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Transvestite beauty queens pose back stage at a "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Authenic Inrepid Seekers of Dangers" (or Las Intrepidas) in Juchtan, Mexico. Viviana (Gustavo Ramirez Santiago) is one of the ball Princessas). Nov. 22, 2008 (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Juchitan, Mexico: Transvestite beauty queens pose back stage at a "vela," or party, held by the muxe group "Authenic Inrepid Seekers of Dangers" (or Las Intrepidas) in Juchtan, Mexico.  Monica (Mariano C. Salud Sanchez) is one of the Princessas of the ball. Nov. 22, 2008 (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Muxe, or transvestites, living in the Isthmus of Oaxaca, refer to themselves as the "third sex." The region is known for its tolerance and the matriarchal society which still exists in the Zapotec culture.
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  • San Blas, Oaxaca, Mexico: The small town of San Blas, Mexico, has a high percentage of muxes, or the "third sex"; i.e. men who feel they are women.  Muxes are very common, and accepted, in this Southern Oaxacan region of the Isthmus, which claims to not discriminate against gays. The matriarchal society is still driven by women but in flux in the machismo culture of Mexico. Nov. 29, 2008. (photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Muxe, or transvestites, living in the Isthmus of Oaxaca, refer to themselves as the "third sex." The region is known for its tolerance and the matriarchal society which still exists in the Zapotec culture.
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  • Muxe, or transvestites, living in the Isthmus of Oaxaca, refer to themselves as the "third sex." The region is known for its tolerance and the matriarchal society which still exists in the Zapotec culture.
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  • Muxe, or transvestites, living in the Isthmus of Oaxaca, refer to themselves as the "third sex." The region is known for its tolerance and the matriarchal society which still exists in the Zapotec culture.
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  • Muxe, or transvestites, living in the Isthmus of Oaxaca, refer to themselves as the "third sex." The region is known for its tolerance and the matriarchal society which still exists in the Zapotec culture.
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  • Muxe, or transvestites, living in the Isthmus of Oaxaca, refer to themselves as the "third sex." The region is known for its tolerance and the matriarchal society which still exists in the Zapotec culture.
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  • Muxe (transgender) of San Blas, in the Isthmus of Oaxaca, Mexico consider themselves to be a "third sex."
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  • Muxe, or transvestites, living in the Isthmus of Oaxaca, refer to themselves as the "third sex." The region is known for its tolerance and the matriarchal society which still exists in the Zapotec culture.
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  • Muxe, or transvestites, living in the Isthmus of Oaxaca, refer to themselves as the "third sex." The region is known for its tolerance and the matriarchal society which still exists in the Zapotec culture.
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  • Kike is a "Muxe," or 3rd gender in Juchitan, Oaxaca. The Isthmus region is known for its matriarchal society and tolerance.
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  • Muxe (transgender) of San Blas, in the Isthmus of Oaxaca, Mexico consider themselves to be a "third sex."
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