In a world where many liberal countries are trying to one-up each other on who can be more unwaveringly panderous to fringe communities, Peru is taking a strong stance against the LGBT community. Catholicism has been rooted in Peruvian culture for centuries and those traditional beliefs continue to this day. Through numerous reformations, Peru has undergone different political systems but the people have remained as traditional as ever. Peru, unlike other nearby nations, has decided to reform the definitions of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex where people have described them as now being mentally ill.
Gay marriage is not recognized in Peru. This marks a sharp cultural stance with the response in the United States by citizens remaining shocked but were met with positive views from conservative communities. TikTok creators reacted to the policy on LGBT in Peru; some opposed the policy created by the Peruvian health ministry.
As a way to protect the culture of Peru, the Health Ministry has made this declaration against mostly trans and non-binary people. In the United States, some trans community members have supported the term Latinx. That term has gotten a negative reputation and is seen as an example of how progressive LGBT activism can lead to disrupting the community’s identity and culture. Peru is taking a strong stance to protect its culture from outside influence. As a nation with a strong population of indigenous and mestizo people, they would be more inclined to be defensive. They view the issue primarily as a cultural dilemma and not specifically as being homophobic and anti-trans.
With a newfound perspective on the identity of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex people, the Health Ministry will help redefine their definitions. Their understanding is that “transexualism” is a “gender identity disorder in children.” They also include many other related terms and identities as a part of these disorders. The Health Ministry suggested that this was one of the ways to ensure that those with identity issues could receive their taxpayer-provided healthcare. This decree was signed by President Dina Boluarte of Peru.
