Other articles examine the "double work" of media paratexts, which can both stereotype and validate transgender lives, as discussed on ResearchGate .

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Studies often look at the "double" nature of their lives, highlighting the contrast between high visibility in entertainment and deep structural discrimination or economic necessity that pushes many into the sex industry, finds research from Emerald Insight and ResearchGate.

Ladyboys (kathoey) are prominently associated with cabaret shows, beauty pageants, and tourism, often utilizing "double-act" scenarios in comedy or performance, notes ResearchGate .