Qui sont les personnes trans* et pourquoi ne les voit-on pas davantage participer au marché du travail

Abstract

This article begins by the presentation of a large and inclusive definition of what are the trans * people. Built around the notions of biological sex, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation, this definition is then placed in relation to other important social markers (age, national origin/skin colour/religion, social strata and gen eral appearance). All those variables are mobilized to help the reader understand the reasons why trans* people so frequently face misunderstanding and violence. This article concludes with pragmatic propositions suggested to States, Employers and Unions aimed at encouraging
them to do all they can to make sure the rights of the trans* people are better respected on the labor and employment market.