A62: Barriers to Belonging: Investigating the perspectives of trans and gender non-conforming individuals during field research experiences

Presenter(s)

Randy Hartmann

Abstract or Description

This study seeks to capture and analyze the experience of trans and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people who have participated in field research with the goal of identifying common challenges related to gender identity. Through surveying 28 TGnC people, analysis affirms TGnC folx have experienced 11 similar barriers, categorized as social, physical, or legal.