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"I'm Going to be Visible Because... That's What's Gonna Help Other People Like Me": Young Black Trans and Gender Diverse People's Experiences in Activism Work.
- Source :
- Counseling Psychologist; May2024, Vol. 52 Issue 4, p614-649, 36p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Anti-Black racism and cissexism have been strong motivators for Black trans and gender diverse (TGD) communities to engage in activism. Furthermore, Black TGD people have often been at the forefront of activist movements, yet they rarely receive recognition for their role in disrupting systems of oppression and contributing to liberation movements. Although researchers have documented that young Black and TGD people have played a crucial role in activist movements, they have yet to document the intersectional experiences of young Black TGD people within activism. This study used semistructured interviews to explore the experiences of 15 young Black TGD people within activism movements, including different forms of activism and factors related to involvement and impact. Reflexive thematic analysis resulted in five main themes and 13 subthemes as key aspects of activism: (a) community, (b) education, (c) identity, (d) intersectionality, and (e) prioritizing one's well-being, plus 13 subthemes. We discuss implications for practice, training, and advocacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- GENDER-nonconforming people
COMMUNITY support
AFRICAN Americans
TRANSPHOBIA
EDUCATION
GROUP identity
SOCIAL justice
INTERVIEWING
SOCIAL change
REFLECTION (Philosophy)
EXPERIENCE
THEMATIC analysis
ATTITUDE (Psychology)
INTERSECTIONALITY
HUMAN rights
ANTI-Black racism
RESEARCH methodology
SOCIAL networks
INTERPERSONAL relations
WELL-being
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00110000
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Counseling Psychologist
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176293831
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00110000241229232