TransNYC presents "Developmental Experiences of Transgender Youth"

Developmental Experiences of Transgender Youth

Arnold H. Grossman and Anthony R. D'Augelli

Friday, Dec. 7th, 7-9pm

The presentation will report the results of a research study that examined the experiences of fifty-five transgender youth who reported on their gender development and expression, disclosure of their identity to their parents, and the initial and current reactions of their parents to their transgender identity and gender nonconformity. Correlations between the degree of gender variance and the youths’ experiences with victimization and abuse will be explored. Implications for research and practice will be discussed.

Arnold H. Grossman is Vice-Chair and Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, New York University. Anthony R. D’Augelli is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Human Development, College of Health and Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University. Both speakers have conducted many research studies about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and have published numerous chapters and articles of their findings.

LOCATION: All talks are at Baruch College in room 415 of Newman Library (151 East 25th St between Lexington and 3rd).

SECURITY: All are welcome, but all visitors must pass through security and produce either CUNY faculty or student card or other valid picture ID at the security desk at the library's entrance, and proceed to the 4th floor from inside the library. If you have a CUNY card, you should be able to just go in. If security asks where you’re going, say “Trans NYC.”

Trans NYC is an interdisciplinary collective sharing and collaborating on research related to transgender and transsexual experience.  Comprised of both trans-identified and non-trans-identified members, from a wide range of local organizations and institutions, we meet regularly to present and discuss research and activist related concerns.  We provide a supportive mentoring forum to advance research on trans issues. For more information, write us at transnyc@verizon.net.

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