“Vístete como quieras, actúa como quieras”. Trayectorias, experiencias y redes de apoyo entre una muestra de personas trans

  1. Gloria Álvarez Bernardo 1
  2. Francisco Javier Vicente Martínez 1
  3. Julio Piedra Cristóbal 2
  1. 1 Universidad de Granada
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    Universidad de Granada

    Granada, España

    ROR https://ror.org/04njjy449

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad de Granada
  2. 2 Universidad de Huelva
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    Universidad de Huelva

    Huelva, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03a1kt624

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad de Huelva
Journal:
Azarbe: Revista Internacional de Trabajo Social y Bienestar

ISSN: 2254-9641,  2255-4955

Year of publication: 2024

Issue: 13

Pages: 77-86

Type: Article

DOI: 10.6018/AZARBE.619691 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR HANDLE: https://hdl.handle.net/10201/147166

More publications in: Azarbe: Revista Internacional de Trabajo Social y Bienestar

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Abstract

Trans people face a socio-political context marked by cisheteronormativity and in which their gender identity can be a cause of rejection and discrimination in different spheres (Gallardo and Espinosa, 2019). The purpose of this research was to explore the situation of a group of transgender people in Spain, focusing on the analysis of their identity experiences, as well as the role played by fa mily, friends and associations in their life trajectories. For this purpose, qualitative research was carried out with 13 trans people. Semi-structured interviews were used and a content analysis was carried out using the phenomenological approach. Among the main results found, it is worth highlighting that the family and peer group are essential references for trans people. In particular, having their support and recognition can be fundamental during the process of identity construction. Within friendships, it is important to point out that many of the people interviewed value their LGTB friends positively. We conclude the importance that professionals, such as social workers, can have from an affirmative prac tice in direct and indirect intervention with transgender people to improve their emotional well-being, as well as an advance towards social justice.

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