The Buddhist belief in karma and how it shapes the Thai view of gender fluidity compared to Western binary frameworks.
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Internationally, the "ladyboy" has often been reduced to a trope in Western media—frequently portrayed as a source of shock, humor, or exoticism. Scholarly work, such as the thesis from the UCL Centre for Translation Studies , highlights how these identities are censored or manipulated when exported to more conservative cultures, such as China, showing that the mere presence of a kathoey is seen as an intense political statement in itself. Key Themes for Further Exploration The Buddhist belief in karma and how it
