Pyne,J (2011) (6, Cis Cisnormativity, changes in social work literature, service for Trans people)

Trans Representation in Social Work Literature

Historically grouped under LGBTQ, trans experiences require distinct focus.

Cisnormativity

The privileging of non-trans (cisgender) norms, derived from the Latin 'cis-' meaning 'on the same side as.'

Impact of Cisnormativity

Reinforces the invisibility and marginalization of trans experiences and encourages assumptions about stable binary genders.

Risk factors for Homelessness in Trans Individuals

Discrimination, familial rejection, and lack of access to gender transition resources.

Barriers for Trans People in Shelter Services

Documented challenges include denial of access and special restrictive rules for trans residents.

Consequences of Exclusion from Shelters

Increased risk of violence, addiction, and suicide for excluded trans individuals.

Erasure of Trans People in Service Provision

Intake forms and policies fail to accommodate non-binary or trans identities, leading to invisibility.

Hyper-Visibility of Trans People

Disproportionate scrutiny and judgment of trans bodies in shelters.

Gendered Facilities

Shelter structures based on binary genders often exclude or marginalize trans individuals.

Trans Access Project

An initiative aimed at addressing barriers trans individuals face through inclusion training and policy reform.

Barriers Faced by Trans Women

Feminine trans women often encounter fewer barriers compared to trans men and gender-queer individuals.

Framework for Change

Challenge cisnormativity by incorporating trans experiences in research, policy, and education.

Cisgender Experience

The assumption that experiences of cisgender individuals are universal, excluding diverse gender identities.

Policy Reform in Social Work

Changes needed to address the unique needs and barriers of trans individuals in service provision.

Importance of Inclusion Training

Training that helps service providers better understand and accommodate the needs of trans individuals.

Gender-Specific Service Models

Service models that define support based on binary gender assumptions, often impacting trans individuals negatively.

Mental Health Struggles in Trans Populations

Trans individuals may experience increased vulnerabilities to violence and mental health challenges due to exclusion.

Hypothesis of Gendered Exclusion

Structured barriers that affect access and quality of service for trans individuals in shelters.

Impact of Familial Rejection

A significant factor contributing to homelessness that disproportionately affects trans individuals.

Non-Binary Identifications

Gender identities that do not conform to the traditional binary of male and female, often overlooked in policies.

Challenges in Shelter Policies

Policies that are often non-inclusive of trans and non-binary persons leading to their marginalization.

Need for Trans-Specific Content

The absence of relevant training and materials in service provision for trans individuals.

Broader Implications of Gender Models

The need to consider how constructs of gender affect all individuals, not just cisgender women.

Fostering Inclusive Environments

Creating spaces that respect and accommodate all gender identities for improved service efficacy.

Historical Pathologization of Trans Identities

Early literature that viewed trans identities through a lens of pathology, affecting social work practices.

Post-1990s Shift in Social Work

A transition towards anti-oppressive approaches in recognizing and addressing trans issues.

Assumptions of Stable Genders

Beliefs that ignore the diversity of gender identities and experiences, impacting service delivery.