MM Rogers
Interrogating trans and sexual identities through the conceptual lens of translocational positionality
Rogers, MM; Ahmed, A
Authors
A Ahmed
Abstract
This article explores the confluence of trans identity and sexuality drawing on the concept of translocational positionality. In this discussion, a broad spectrum of gendered positionalities incorporates trans identity which, in turn, acknowledges normative male and female identities as well as non-binary ones. It is also recognised, however, that trans identity overlaps with other positionalities (pertaining to sexuality, for example) to shape social location. In seeking to understand subject positions, a translocational lens acknowledges the contextuality and temporality of social categories to offer an analysis which recognises the overlaps and differentials of co-existing positionalities. This approach enables an analysis which explores how macro, or structural, contexts shape agency (at the micro-level) and also how both are mediated by trans people's multiple and shifting positionalities. In this framing, positionality represents a meso layer between structure and agency. Four case studies are presented using data from a qualitative study which explored trans people's experiences of family, intimacy and domestic abuse. We offer an original contribution to the emerging knowledge-base on trans sexuality by presenting data from four case studies. We do so whilst innovatively applying the conceptual lens of translocational positionality to an analysis which considers macro, meso and micro levels of influence.
Citation
Rogers, M., & Ahmed, A. (2017). Interrogating trans and sexual identities through the conceptual lens of translocational positionality. Sociological Research Online, 22(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.5153/sro.4169
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Dec 28, 2016 |
Online Publication Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
Publication Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
Deposit Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
Publicly Available Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
Journal | Sociological Research Online |
Electronic ISSN | 1360-7804 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Volume | 22 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 1-14 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.5153/sro.4169 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.5153/sro.4169 |
Related Public URLs | http://www.uk.sagepub.com/journals/Journal200794 |
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