Movie Details
Original Language:English
Wariazone
Audience Score
58 min
Plot
Wariazone explores the notion of transgender in Indonesia and relations between gender identity and freedom It raises questions about the politicization of morality and religion after the reform era Traditionally variations in gender identity have been considered to be holy in many Indonesian cultures but today the warias have been relegated to an outlaw zone on the outskirts of society The consequences of the stigmatization based on the rigidity of social constructions morals religions heteronormativity etc include nonrecognition of their gender identity discrimination limited work opportunities the sex industry and HIVAIDS Wariazone not only situates itself within the context of gender and sexuality but also points out how the expression of gender identity is ruled by ideology the truth is related to the power
