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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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  • 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: Jesusa Hernandez (yellow) and her nephew Julio Valdiviezo Hernandez (red) are muxe, or transvestites, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan, on Sept. 13, 2008. Here they pose in Jesusa's home, in traditional Tejuana clothing. 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: 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: 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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  • 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: Jose Alberto Lopez Jimenez, or Paola, is a muxe, or transvestite, who lives in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan. This is her home, and the small room in which she lives. 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 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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  • 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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  • 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:   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:   German is a muxe, or transvestite, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan.  She is also a seamstress; here she works on a ballgown. 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:   German is a muxe, or transvestite, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan.  She is also a seamstress; here she works on a ballgown. 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:   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:   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:   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:   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:   Julio Valdiviezo Hernandez is a muxe, or transvestite, living in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan. Here she dresses in 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. 13, 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:   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: Jose Alberto Lopez Jimenez, or Paola, is a muxe, or transvestite, who lives in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan. This is her home, and the small room in which she lives. 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 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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:   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:   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:   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:   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:   German is a muxe, or transvestite, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan.  She is also a seamstress; here she works on a ballgown. 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:   German is a muxe, or transvestite, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan.  She is also a seamstress; here she works on a ballgown. 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:   German is a muxe, or transvestite, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan.  She is also a seamstress; here she works on a ballgown. 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:   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:   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:   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:   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:   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: Jesusa Hernandez (yellow) and her nephew Julio Valdiviezo Hernandez (red) are muxe, or transvestites, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan, on Sept. 13, 2008. Here they pose in Jesusa's home, in traditional Tejuana clothing. 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: Jesusa Hernandez (yellow) and her nephew Julio Valdiviezo Hernandez (red) are muxe, or transvestites, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan, on Sept. 13, 2008. Here they pose in Jesusa's home, in traditional Tejuana clothing. 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: Jesusa Hernandez (yellow) and her nephew Julio Valdiviezo Hernandez (red) are muxe, or transvestites, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan, on Sept. 13, 2008. Here they pose in Jesusa's home, in traditional Tejuana clothing. 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: Jesusa Hernandez (yellow) and her nephew Julio Valdiviezo Hernandez (red) are muxe, or transvestites, in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan, on Sept. 13, 2008. Here they pose in Jesusa's home, in traditional Tejuana clothing. 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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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Wild marigolds were very important to the cultural development of Mexico. Here they grow in The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, It was designed by artists Francisco Toledo and Luis Zarate, and ethno-botanist Alejandro Avila (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:  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: Jose Alberto Lopez Jimenez, or Paola, is a muxe, or transvestite, who lives in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan. This is her home, and the small room in which she lives. 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:   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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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: A wedding on the front plaza of the Santo Domingo church. Oaxaca, Mexico: View of the Santo Domingo church. The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, was built on former church grounds. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Street scenes on the steps of the Santo Domingo church, which is where the Jardin Botanico resides,  in the colorful, historical city in south-central Mexico (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Wild marigolds were very important to the cultural development of Mexico. Here they grow in The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, It was designed by artists Francisco Toledo and Luis Zarate, and ethno-botanist Alejandro Avila (Photo: Ann Summa).
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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:  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: Jesusa Hernandez is a muxe, or transvestite, who lives in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan.Here she poses in her home, in traditional Tejuana clothing. 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: 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: Jesusa Hernandez is a muxe, or transvestite, who lives in the Oaxacan town of Juchitan.Here she poses in her home, in traditional Tejuana clothing. 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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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The free periodical reading room and botanical garden are open to the public at the Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca. It has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. It was designed by artists Francisco Toledo and Luis Zarate, and ethno-botanist Alejandro Avila (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Sculpture made from a tule tree by artist Francisco Toledo on the grounds of the Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: A plant used to make glue at The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, which has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The garden in front of the Santo Domingo church, which  abuts the Jardin Ethno-Botanico, was also designed by artists Francisco Toledo and Luis Zarate. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The free periodical reading room and botanical garden are open to the public at the Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca. It has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. It was designed by artists Francisco Toledo and Luis Zarate, and ethno-botanist Alejandro Avila (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Sculpture made from a tule tree by artist Francisco Toledo on the grounds of the Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: A wall of dragon fruit plant designed by Francisco Toledo in a courtyard at The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Tourists are led in groups through The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca,which has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: View of the Santo Domingo church. The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, was built on former church grounds. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: A rare coning cycad at The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, which has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. It was designed by artists Francisco Toledo and Luis Zarate, and ethno-botanist Alejandro Avila (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Rare thick leaved agave were brought in by Francisco Toledo, who remembered them from his childhood in southern Oaxaca. The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Seeds from this tree are used to make soap. The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: A fig tree which thrives by growning in and on rock at The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Cochineal is a parasite which grows on nopal paddles. When crushed, it is used to make the first red dye, used by Van Gogh and other European artists as well as to die textiles. The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: A cactus is carefully tied upright. The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Artists worked with original structures in The Jardin Ethno-Botanico to make sculpture from old lime kilns and other 18th century artifacts. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Artists worked with original structures in The Jardin Ethno-Botanico to make sculpture from old lime kilns and other 18th century artifacts. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has a system of cisterns under the gravel paths to recycle rainwater. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The design of the Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, was influenced by Aztec motifs as visualized by artist Francisco Toledo and Luis Zarate. (Here seen in the crushed rock pathway).The garden has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The design of the Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, was influenced by Aztec motifs as visualized by artist Francisco Toledo and Luis Zarate. (Here seen in the crushed rock pathway).The garden has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The design of the Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, was influenced by Aztec motifs as visualized by artist Francisco Toledo and Luis Zarate. (Here seen in the crushed rock pathway).The garden has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The reflecting pool is bordered by beautiful mature organ cactus which form a living wall around it. The  Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. It was designed by artists Francisco Toledo and Luis Zarate, and ethno-botanist Alejandro Avila (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Sculpture made from the wood of a tule tree at The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, can be viewed by passersby through windows cut in the thick convent's walls (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: This graphic center is also an art library and run by artist Francisco Toledo (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. It was designed by artists Francisco Toledo and Luis Zarate, and ethno-botanist Alejandro Avila (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: Seeds from a blooming agave are captured to prevent cross pollination. The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: A fig tree which thrives by growning in and on rock at The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has plants from the state that are indigenous. Many are medicinal, edible, or useful and significant culturally. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has a system of cisterns under the grid brickl walkways to recycle rainwater. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has a system of cisterns under the gravel paths to recycle rainwater. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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  • Oaxaca, Mexico: The Jardin Ethno-Botanico in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, has a system of cisterns under the gravel paths to recycle rainwater. (Photo: Ann Summa).
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