À l’écoute des personnes trans’ : « C’est pas le mauvais corps, mon corps il est à moi, il a juste pas évolué de la façon souhaitée »

Abstract

BackgroundThis article, part of a doctoral research, is at the crossroads of clinical experience and research in medical and trans communities environment. ObjectivesWe present in this article preliminary results of a doctoral research that aims to explore how their psychological care trajectories are shaped. We propose a reflection on the process of subjectivation of transgender individuals who live in a violent heteronormative system. MethodologyWe use a complementary approach, which articulates sociology and psychoanalysis to understand the subjectivity of the individual and the reality on the ground and the diverse experiences of trans people. We conduct research interviews on a sample of 30 individual and use the grounded theory to analyze the data. These research data are compared to ethnographic field observations, as well as data from clinical practice. ResultsThe first results highlight a diversity of experiences and trans trajectories, despite the social non-recognition of these subjectivities and the exposure to multiple forms of violence. It also presents the resources available in the trans community, including support from the peer group. ConclusionThe article opens up perspectives for a conscious and respectful reception of the trans multiplicity.