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Gender Performance in the Sporting Lives of Young Trans* People

Bibliographic Data

ID3665645
AuthorsL Ferguson (0000-0001-6384-5316, University of East Anglia), Kate Russell (0000-0003-4260-8631, University of East Anglia, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume70
Issue4
Pages587-611
Publication date2023-03-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00918369.2021.1996099
PMID34723775
OpenAlexW3209403870
LanguageEN
Citations received14
References cited44

This paper explored how UK trans* youth experienced Physical Education (PE) during secondary school, and its impact on remaining physically active. Seven self-identified trans* people aged 14-25 took part in semi-structured interviews. Findings show participants' performances of gender were restricted by practices privileging the "natural" gender binary. Following school, medical procedures or other physical changes were desired in order to "pass" as their chosen gender before physical activity could occur. Recommendations are presented for improvements to PE policy for trans* youth

Developmental psychology · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Sociology · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts · Sports, Gender, and Society

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Citations per year3,5
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