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The experiences of oppression among transgender and gender expansive young people in Australia: An interpretative
Daniel Abela1, Lefteris Patlamazogou1, Sophie Lea1
1School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, Monash University, Victoria, Australia.
Abstract:
Background: Transgender and gender expansive (TGE) people experience poorer mental health outcomes compared to their cisgender counterparts. There is limited research on understanding the experiences of TGE school-aged young people from an Australian perspective. Since each country and state has different cultures, laws, and access to gender-affirming care research considering these differences is imperative.Methods: To address this gap, we used a qualitative design to explore the oppression of Australian TGE young people. Sixteen TGE participants (aged 14-17) completed individual semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using interpretive phenomenological analysis.Results: Three superordinate themes were identified: (1) oppression within the education system; (2) oppression within the medical and allied health system; and (3) oppression within the family system. The findings highlight the various settings and contexts of oppression young people encounter. We identified what must change for a more equitable society and advocate for the implementation of gender-affirming change.Discussion and conclusion: This study contributes to the dearth of TGE adolescents's experiences and provides practical implications for society, especially in relation to the education, medical, and family systems. The implications include advocacy for more research in Australia and the inclusion of adolescents in policy reform. Limitations of this study and future directions are discussed.
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