Open AccessHope, Courage, and Resilience in the Lives of Transgender Women of Color
Author(s) -
Nadine Ruff,
Amy B. Smoyer,
Jean M. Breny
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
the qualitative report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.335
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2160-3715
DOI - 10.46743/2160-3715/2019.3729
Subject(s) - courage , photovoice , oppression , transgender , thematic analysis , psychosocial , qualitative research , gender studies , psychology , women of color , sociology , lived experience , narrative inquiry , social psychology , narrative , psychotherapist , social science , political science , visual arts , race (biology) , philosophy , art , linguistics , politics , law
There is a lack of qualitative and strengths-based knowledge about the lived experience of transgender women of color in the US. To address this research gap, a Photovoice project was undertaken with five transgender women living in a small urban area. Thematic analysis of the participants’ discussion of their photographs identified three major themes: hope, courage, and resilience. Analysis suggests a framework for understanding these women’s lived experiences and the psychosocial tools that they use to negotiate their daily lives and persevere in the face of interpersonal and structural oppression.