Ward, L. A. (2016) Young people's experiences of non-binary gender. Poster presented to: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference, University of Northampton, 2016-07-06.
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Abstract:
Identity research suggests a staged developmental processes during adolescence, before ultimately arriving at a stable, and long-lasting identity (Wiseman & Davidson, 2011). However, non-binary research shows there is often a sense of change and fluidity (Diamond, 2002). Furthermore, there is a lack of presence of young people in the research area, meaning the findings are often not appropriate for younger people (Beemyn & Rankin, 2011). Therefore, how do young non-binary people navigate their genders? A focus group of 4 non-binary young people, under 16 year olds, were used and their data was analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (Smith, 2003). The three main themes identified were: non-binary education, where gender and sex confusion was found, alongside parent and professionals being unaware of non-binary. Gender is fluid showed the non-linear process of being non-binary, the progressions of identity and the implications of this fluidity in a binary world. And lastly the everyday binary highlighted the day-to-day issues the young people faced because of their gender, such as forms of ID, being degendered at school and the effects of misgendering.
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Creators:
Ward, L. A.
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Date:
6 July 2016
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference
Event Title:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference
Event Dates:
2016-07-06
Place of Publication:
Northampton
Event Location:
University of Northampton
Event Type:
Other
Language:
English
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Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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