"A Whole Other Layer of Complexity": Black Transgender Men's Experiences

Black transgender men are exposed to systems of oppression such as racism and cissexism at unique intersections of marginalized racial and gender identities, yet their experiences within such systems are not well understood. In this qualitative study, 10 Black transgender men were interviewed and si...

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Published in:	Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 248 - 267
Main Authors:	White, Mickey E., Cartwright, Angie D., Reyes, Ana G., Morris, Hailey, Lindo, Natalya A., Singh, Anneliese A., McKinzie Bennett, Caitlyn
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Routledge 03-08-2020
Subjects:	Black transgender men cissexism racism transphobia
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Summary:	Black transgender men are exposed to systems of oppression such as racism and cissexism at unique intersections of marginalized racial and gender identities, yet their experiences within such systems are not well understood. In this qualitative study, 10 Black transgender men were interviewed and six major themes were identified: developing an empowered view of self, navigating double consciousness, having a target on your back, strategies of resilience, culture of silence, and finding quality care.
ISSN:	1553-8605 1553-8338
DOI:	10.1080/15538605.2020.1790468