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The world as a whole may have come around somewhat to the idea that their exist a whole spectrum of sexualities from heterosexual to homosexual and beyond. In Africa, a continent who's societies on the whole are still very traditional, such ideas are only now starting to be raised as an entirely ...

The world as a whole may have come around somewhat to the idea that their exist a whole spectrum of sexualities from heterosexual to homosexual and beyond. In Africa, a continent who's societies on the whole are still very traditional, such ideas are only now starting to be raised as an entirely ...

Morine The world as a whole may have come around somewhat to the idea that their exist a whole spectrum of sexualities from heterosexual to homosexual and beyond. In Africa, a continent who's societies on the whole are still very traditional, such ideas are only now starting to be raised as an entirely ... Morine Homosexuality is still illegal in most African countries. Tolerant governments, however, have allowed some gay communities to flourish in some cities. Much more rare are those who identify themselves as transgender. Morine © Tobin Bryce Jones Morine Morine is still identified by the Kenyan government as a male, though from a very early age has always identified herself as a female. Morine © Tobin Bryce Jones Morine Although unable to have children herself, Morine still feels the maternal instinct very strongly. Here her nephew watches as she applies makeup, while Morine takes care of him for the day. Morine © Tobin Bryce Jones Morine Unlike some countries such as India, Kenya has no history of transgenders. As a result everything from how society sees them, to how they identify as a community, is all new territory. Here Morine applies hair removal cream to her face in order to remove facial hair without having to shave. Morin... Morine Having already developed quite the reputation as a hairdresser in Nairobi, women come from all over to get their hair cut at Morine's hair salon. Morine © Tobin Bryce Jones Morine As the owner of a small hair salon, Morine is able to simply be one of the girls when at work. Morine © Tobin Bryce Jones Morine The price of beauty can sometimes be painfull - a lesson that Morine knows all too well. Morine © Tobin Bryce Jones Morine Morine still keeps up a close reationship with her community's resident - many of who remember her as a child. Morine © Tobin Bryce Jones Morine Despite being largely accepted by her community though, there are of course still people who look down on Morine's lifestyle. Morine © Tobin Bryce Jones