The space between two closets
Erin Parisi mountaineering and changing the trans* narrative
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12573166 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kate Russell (0000-0003-4260-8631, University of East Anglia, corresponding author), Thomas M Leeder (0000-0002-7456-2175, University of Essex), L Ferguson (0000-0001-6384-5316, University of East Anglia), Lee C Beaumont (0000-0003-0345-4246, University of East Anglia) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 548-560 |
| Publication date | 2022-01-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sport Education and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1357-3322 • E-ISSN: 1470-1243 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13573322.2022.2029738 |
| OpenAlex | W4224274813 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 46 |
Erin Parisi is attempting to become the first trans* person to ascent the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, through her project TranSending 7. Erin seeks to create alternative trans* narratives that are based on the possibility of positive futures, as opposed to negative tropes of a limited life from the decision to transition. Multiple semi-structured interviews were conducted with Erin to understand her experiences and how narratives she hopes to present, not only impact upon her own sense of self, health and well-being but also present opportunities for others. Data were analysed via reflexive thematic analysis. Analysis highlights for Erin a paradox for many trans* people in moving from one closet to another, where being invisible as a trans* person is the ultimate goal. Erin’s desire to shape positive trans* narratives acknowledge the gendering practices that take place within the climbing community and a sense of her having to ‘earn the right to climb’. Erin’s endeavours demonstrate an alternative way individuals can be situated ‘in the sunshine’ between these two spaces, where personal growth is not only possible but rich, meaningful, and progressive. In drawing upon theoretical concepts informed by possible selves theory, this research seeks to untangle the gendered space of the mountain for shaping positive and transformational trans* narratives for individuals positioned within these gendered boundaries. It also seeks to identify stronger and more positive possible futures for other trans* people and youth
Aesthetics · Epistemology · Literature · Mountaineering · Narrative · Sociology · Transformational leadership · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Gender, Feminism, and Media · History · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sports, Gender, and Society
High Burden of Mental Health Problems, Substance Use, Violence, and Related Psychosocial Factors in Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse Youth and Young Adults
Sport and Transgender People
Developing rigor in qualitative research
LGBTQ Research in physical education
Generalizability in qualitative research
Reflecting on reflexive thematic analysis
Methodological Choice and Its Consequences for Possible Selves Research
Possible selves
Teacher Possible Selves
Cisgender
Transgender and Non-binary Swimming in the UK
Internalized transphobia
Sporting bodies, ageing, narrative mapping and young team athletes
Running into trouble
[Transgender] young men
Game to play? ’
The cultural politics of naming outdoor rock climbing routes
Silence, obligation and fear in the possible selves of UK LGBT-identified teachers
The Presentation of Possible Selves in Everyday Life
Extraordinary body-self narratives
Possible selves as roadmaps
Imagining a Trans* Epistemology
Using thematic analysis in psychology
A socially contextualized model of African American identity
Gender Performance in the Sporting Lives of Young Trans* People
Using Zoom Videoconferencing for Qualitative Data Collection
People have a knack of making you feel excluded if they catch on to your difference
Queering Sport
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |