First Advisor
Miriam Abelson
Date of Award
Spring 6-12-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Social Work and University Honors
Department
Social Work
Language
English
Subjects
transgender, trans studies, trans futures, community, world-making, prefigurative politics
DOI
10.15760/honors.1413
Abstract
The current climate for trans folks in the U.S. remains increasingly hostile and many researchers have called attention to the "joy deficit" within the existing trans literature (Shuster & Westbrook, 2022). This study investigates what trans individuals are currently doing to survive, thrive, and resist in a belligerent socio-political climate. To answer this, five community conversations with 25 participants were held using a semi-structured conversation guide. Within the analysis, the central theme that emerged was that trans individuals are using their communities to create radical futures. Our communities are supporting us through mutual aid and radical acts of care, which allows us to achieve joy and belonging.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/40359
Recommended Citation
Eckmayer, Willow Grace, "Trans Futures in the Present Moment" (2023). University Honors Theses. Paper 1382.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.1413
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Community-Based Research Commons, Gender and Sexuality Commons, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Commons, Other Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Commons, Social Justice Commons, Social Work Commons
Comments
An undergraduate honors thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in University Honors, Social Work, and Social Sciences.