Abstract

The research offers a detailed reflection based on ethnographic experiences in Madrid, focusing on the intricate contexts of prostitution and the relationships established with travesti. Madrid emerges as a city where prostitution is particularly conspicuous, especially in locations deemed tourist attractions. In contrast, Portugal is mentioned as a place where this practice is more discreet. The study recounts attempts to engage with travesti in Madrid, highlighting the challenges in comprehending their expressions and slang. Additionally, the research examines the close association between prostitution and drug consumption, while also discussing the stereotypes faced by Brazilian travesti in Madrid. Overall, this investigation sheds light on the cultural and social complexities inherent in these contexts, prompting reflection on the realm of prostitution and the gender identity process within European urban settings, specifically Madrid.

Keywords

travestis, prostitution, madrid, body, gender identity