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TRANSITIONS: HOW INDIVIDUALS IN THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY USE IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT
| Title: | TRANSITIONS: HOW INDIVIDUALS IN THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY USE IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT. |
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| Name(s): |
Campanaro, Candice, Author Grauerholz, Elizabeth, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2011 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | There exists an extensive body of literature focusing on impression management, with numerous studies addressing the effects of gender performance on members of the GLBT community. Despite a growing body of literature that centers on the differences between the genders, there exists a lack of research regarding the transgender community's ability to use impression management. This exploratory study addresses subjective experiences regarding transgender identity, and concentrates on self-definition and impression management in everyday life. It was found through interviews that "transition" is a temporary state that relies heavily on "passing" through impression management to create a new gender status. Once the new gender status is achieved, passing is no longer an issue and impression management is once again implemented in a more routine way similar to that of those who are not transgender. | |
| Identifier: | CFE0003906 (IID), ucf:48746 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2011-08-01 M.A. Sciences, Department of Sociology Masters This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
Transgender Impression Management Gender GLBT Goffman |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003906 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
