Experiences of female partners of masculine-identifying trans persons

Bibliographic Data

ID15098121
AuthorsLiesl Theron (corresponding author), Kate L Collier (0009-0007-4966-5715, Columbia University)
Year2013
Volume15
Issuesup1
Pages62-75
Publication date2013-07-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCulture Health & Sexuality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1369-1058 • E-ISSN: 1464-5351
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13691058.2013.788214
PMID23668602
PMCIDPMC3696033
OpenAlexW1979159851
LanguageEN
Citations received14
References cited7

This paper explores the intimate relationship experiences of the cisgender (i.e., not transgender) female partners of masculine-identifying transgender persons, with a particular focus on these partners' self-understanding of their sexual orientation. Limited research about this topic has been conducted to date. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight South African women who are or have been cisgender female partners of masculine-identifying trans persons. Although the interviews showed that the relationship experiences of female partners of masculine-identifying trans persons are diverse, several common themes emerged in the narratives. The way that participants labelled their sexual orientation did not change from before to after their relationship with a transgender partner. The participants reported varied family and community responses to their relationships. Specific emotional and informational support needs for women with transgender partners were identified

Developmental psychology · Gender identity · Narrative · Sexual orientation · Sociology · Transgender · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology

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