Citation

Difulvio GT. Violence Against Women 2015; 21(11): 1385-1405.

Affiliation

University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA Gloria@schoolph.umass.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801214545022

PMID

25091981

Abstract

Research about victimization among sexual minority youth has focused on documenting the prevalence and consequences of such experiences. Lacking in the literature is an in-depth exploration of the social context of both risk and resilience in the face of violence. This is especially true for transgender youth who are largely absent from the dominant discourse. This case story provides an example of how one transgender youth interpreted and adaptively responded to the discrimination and prejudice she encountered. Katie's story illustrates the process of resilience. Despite the adversity she has faced, she shares stories of pride and strength in a culture that considers her as "other."

Language: en