Co-creating a new theory of gender beyond the binary

A Delphi study in the United Kingdom

Dados Bibliográficos

ID12973170
AutoresJamie Wilson (0000-0002-5865-1653, Hampshire County Council, autor correspondente), Cora Sargeant, Natalie Jago (Hampshire County Council), Sarah Wright (0000-0002-8595-4529)
Ano2023
Volume21
Fascículo3
Páginas549-573
Data de publicação2023-04-26
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of LGBT Youth (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1936-1653 • E-ISSN: 1936-1661
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/19361653.2023.2202664
OpenAlexW4367041161
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas43

This study recognizes that a pervasive, binary view of gender does not capture everyone in the United Kingdom (UK) (for example, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and others (LGBTQ+); non-binary; gender-diverse communities). The study sought to develop new understandings regarding what might be relevant in considering how gender is viewed by young people in the UK. A three-round online Delphi methodology was employed with a panel of young people, aged 16–25 years, who recognized that current models of gender do not represent everyone. The panel rated a series of statements related to the way in which gender is viewed and contributed their own statements. A consensus level of 70% agreement was set to include statements in a final framework. The panel reached consensus on a collection of statements which were used to inform new guiding frames of gender to capture diverse possibilities. The framework presents a perspective which allows multiple constructions of gender to co-exist, considers that constructions may change through time, and shares how language can act as a supportive tool. The framework is discussed in relation to the existing evidence base and can be used to communicate the panel’s core messages about gender possibilities in the UK

Delphi method · Lesbian · Perspective (graphical · Queer · Set (abstract data type · Sociology · Transgender · Computer Science · Delphi Technique in Research · Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology