HIS face powder had been liberally applied, along with bright red lipstick, glittering eyeshadow, plus the hair of his wig that hung down to his waist. Stockings, a bra, and bright red miniskirt completed his appearance. The mans original name was Syaiful. But everyone around there knew him better as Ipuy: the transvestite who sold his services every evening in Lawang Park, Jakarta.

That particular evening, as usual, he had dressed up in bright cl