First Advisor
Emily Shafer
Term of Graduation
January 2025
Date of Publication
1-1-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Language
English
Subjects
trans for trans, trans relationships
Physical Description
1 online resource ( pages)
Abstract
Trans for trans relationships, referred to as “t4t”, are a relationship type specific to trans individuals. Linguistically originating from Craigslist personal ad spaces, t4t indicates a trans person seeking out and engaging with another trans person. The scope of relationships under the t4t label are often largely associated with sexuality and dating scenes due to their conception in online cruising spaces. Through qualitative analysis, I assess the range of what t4t relationships are through 30 in-depth interviews with participants identifying as trans. This work moves away from focusing on the deficits of holding a marginalized identity, instead aiming to center the experiences and exploration of trans identity through shared connection with one another. By looking at how t4t is used as well as how trans people connect with one another, I aim to further trans studies and open the perspectives of trans narratives within trans-specific spaces through a sociological lens.
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Recommended Citation
Alexander, Madi Lou, "“I’m strictly t4t”: Trans for Trans Connections in the Contemporary" (2025). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 6867.