Development, Risk, and Resilience of Transgender Youth

Stieglitz, Kimberly A.

doi:10.1016/j.jana.2009.08.004

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“…Early on in the transitioning process, many transwomen conceal their gender identities or refrain from disclosing a transgender identity in hopes of "passing" and avoiding social rejection (Stieglitz 2010). This process often began in our study with coming out about being "gay," while avoiding reference to gender identity.…”

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Navigating Community Institutions: Black Transgender Women’s Experiences in Schools, the Criminal Justice System, and Churches

Graham

2014

Sex Res Soc Policy

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Young transgender women, especially those of color, are negatively impacted by suicidality, HIV, residential instability, survival sex work, and other challenges. This study used an oral narrative approach to collect life histories of 10 young black transwomen between 18 and 24 years of age residing in Detroit, Michigan. This study used grounded theory analysis to explore institutional violence, discrimination, and harassment (VDH). Participants described their experiences navigating three community institutions (schools, the criminal justice system, and churches) and broader society. Results highlight VDH through gender policing at school, sexual victimization in the criminal justice system, and negative judgment of gender variation in faith-based institutions. Participants reference the essential role of support systems, including other transgender individuals, in both their gender identity development and the navigation of institutions. Significant policy intervention is needed to protect and support transwomen, and prevent VDH perpetuated against them. Across all institutions, policy and practice interventions can focus on use of transgender appropriate and sensitive language, prevention of physical and sexual assaults, and antidiscrimination measures. Specific policy recommendations and future research directions are outlined.

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Section: Broader Societymentioning

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Navigating Community Institutions: Black Transgender Women’s Experiences in Schools, the Criminal Justice System, and Churches

Graham

2014

Sex Res Soc Policy

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“…Research suggests the transitions in self and identity for transgender people occur earlier in life in Asia compared to North America and Europe (Winter, 2009). Studies have shown transgender youth experience substantial victimization (Garofalo, R., Deleon, J., Osmer, E., Doll, M., & Harper, G. W., 2006;Stieglitz, 2010). Research in the U.S. showed verbal abuse and threats started at an average age of 13, physical abuse, including rape, began on average at age 14, and 77% of transgender youth experienced verbal harassment by parents, 48% by brothers or sisters, and 65% by police officers (Garofalo et al, 2006).…”

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"They Chase Us Like Dogs": Exploring the Vulnerabilities of "Ladyboys" in the Cambodian Sex Trade

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Miles²

2018

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While the vulnerability of women and girls continues to be the subject of research and concern among social service providers, few attempts have been made to understand the vulnerabilities and lived experiences of transgender persons in the sex industry. Among the studies that have been done, most have focused on sexual health and their likelihood to contract or spread HIV/AIDS, often ignoring other potential vulnerabilities. This study aims to provide a broad baseline of data on the perspectives and experiences of transgendered persons in the sex trade in Phnom Penh, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of their needs, and vulnerabilities, including their trajectory into sex work and potential alternatives. In addition, this study aims to aid the development of programming and social services that meet their needs holistically, looking beyond gender expression and social identity to address often overlooked needs and vulnerabilities. This study notes the respondent's common personal feelings of self-blame, shame, and guilt, and discusses a perceived fatalism observed within the social identity of transgender persons in the Cambodian sex trade, and the impact this may have on their perception of alternative employment, future options, and vulnerability to violence. The majority of respondents, or 74%, indicate sexual harassment, and 40% cite physical assault within the past 12 months, as well as more than half of respondents (55%) who cite being forced to have sex against their wishes. In addition, respondents describe diverse and overlapping forms of stigma and discrimination including: loss of employment (39%) and loss or denial of housing (20%), denial of education (12%) and denial of basic health services (10%) as a result of being transgender. Over half of those citing stigma and discrimination and more than one-third of those citing physical assault, cite police as the perpetrators of the violence. This study notes the respondent's common personal feelings of self-blame, shame, and guilt, and discusses a perceived fatalism observed within the social identity of transgender persons in the Cambodian sex trade, and the impact this may have on their perception of alternative employment, future options, and vulnerability to violence.

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“…It encourages countries to offer comprehensive sexuality education and promotes an anti-discriminatory approach to sexual and gender diversity. Yet gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (GLBTIQ) students are overlooked in sexuality education around the world (Carlson 1992;Moran 2000;Sears 2005;Stieglitz 2010). There exist controversies about their inclusion even in 'progressive' countries such as Australia (Kissane 2009;Marr 2011).…”

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