: Systematic exclusion from legal labor sectors often forces individuals into "shadow economies".

: In districts like Amsterdam, the use of blue lights specifically for transgender workers can lead to "othering," making them targets for fetishization or hostility.

: Examination of the visibility of transgender women in urban sex work zones (e.g., Amsterdam, Bangkok, Kolkata).

: Despite being central to the economy of many RLDs, transgender sex workers face unique "dual-light" stigmas and systemic exclusion that heighten their vulnerability to violence and health risks. 2. Socio-Economic Drivers