Genderism in the LGBTQQIA2P Communities: Understanding and Addressing Biases
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
9-16-2016
Description
Genderism may be understood as “an ideology that reinforces the negative evaluation of gender nonconformity or incongruence between sex and gender” (Hill & Willoughby, 2005, p. 534). Further, genderism may be similar to the concept of heterosexism. While western culture has operated within traditional binary thought systems and the LGBTQQIA subculture has been subject to these same ideas, affectional orientation and gender identity have also been significantly expanded through greater recognition of nonheterosexuality. Emerging research validates the complexity of affectional orientation and gender identity through the recognition of intersectionality as a more accurate framework. The presenters will discuss findings of their qualitative research study that examined how genderism is experienced within, among, and between members of the LGBTQQIA communities. For the purposes of the study, genderism was defined as bias resulting from a binary view of gender. Responses from ten individuals were analyzed for themes within and across participants using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The findings have implications for counseling practice, counselor education, and considerations for advocacy.
Location
San Antonio, TX
Citation Information
Byrd, Rebekah J.; and Farmer, L.. 2016. Genderism in the LGBTQQIA2P Communities: Understanding and Addressing Biases. Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender in Counseling, San Antonio, TX. https://nebula.wsimg.com/9b880aeaf60a8cf19d397f24f9e73932?AccessKeyId=720287C8355A159AB9E1&disposition=0&alloworigin=1