1. Experiences of female partners of masculine-identifying trans persons.
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Theron, Liesl and Collier, Kate L.
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MASCULINE identity , *TRANSGENDER people , *SEXUAL orientation , *LESBIANS - Abstract
This paper explores the intimate relationship experiences of the cisgender (i.e., not transgender) female partners of masculine-identifying transgender persons, with a particular focus on these partners' self-understanding of their sexual orientation. Limited research about this topic has been conducted to date. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight South African women who are or have been cisgender female partners of masculine-identifying trans persons. Although the interviews showed that the relationship experiences of female partners of masculine-identifying trans persons are diverse, several common themes emerged in the narratives. The way that participants labelled their sexual orientation did not change from before to after their relationship with a transgender partner. The participants reported varied family and community responses to their relationships. Specific emotional and informational support needs for women with transgender partners were identified. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2013
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