Just recently, lesbians
are separated from
women’s cell while
trans women are still
in the same cell with
men
C. Ang iyong selda ba bilang
kilalang LBT ay nakahiwaly sa
mga kababaihan?
Most of the lesbians
answered yes because
they have no choice
but to follow and
respect orders
D. Kung oo, tanggap niyo ba
ang paghihiwalay na ito?
E. May particular ba na polisiya
ang kulungan patungkol sa
mga babaeng nag-iibigan o
nagkakarelasyon sa kapwa
babae sa loob ng kulungan?
F. Bilang LBT sa loob ng
kulungan, ano ang
pinakamahirap na karanasan
para sa iyo?
Yes they have, they are not
allowed to engage in an
intimate relationship with
other inmates and if ever
they are caught there will
be
a
corresponding
punishment.
Just because they have
identified themselves as
lesbians, they are expected to
lift/carry heavy things (i.e
lifting tables and chairs, sand
and gravel, etc)
●
We built our own bed
so if we are going to
be transferred to
another cell, we
cannot bring our bed
with us for it was
attached to the wall.
●
What is the problem
with having a
relationship with other
inmates if they know
their limitations?
Another form of
discrimination.
●
Felt degraded every
time the jail guards
instruct the trustees,
“Ilabas ang mga
junjun” to carry heavy
stuff.
III. Seguridad
QUESTION
A. Nararamdaman nyo ba na
kayo ay ligtas mula sa
karahasan at sa ano mang
porma ng pang-aabuso sa
loob ng kulungan? Kung
hindi, bakit?
ANSWER
Safety is not an issue because
they respect each other
although sometimes there are
conflicts but fortunately it is
resolve right away.
B. Mayroon ba kayong alam
or may mga karanasan ba
kayo na pang-aabusong
pisikal o sekswal (i.e.
Two of the trans women
experienced sexual abuse. One
of them answered “Yes, I
experienced sexual abuse.
ISSUES