Features and factors of lethal violence against sexual minorities in Mexico City, 1995-2013

Abstract

This article discusses the characteristics of victims, perpetrators, and circumstances of homicides committed against members of sexual minorities in Mexico City since 1995. The article describes the cases; and suggests some of the main factors and contexts of lethal violence against lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, travestis, gays, and other men who have sex and affective relations with men. Rather than homophobia, these crimes are connected, to a great extent, with men's models of socialization, and gender violence between them. Discrimination and stigma exert but an indirect influence on crimes against sexual minorities.

Keywords:
homicide; sexual minorities; violence; homophobia; gender