Gender and Trans Geographies

Gendered geographies is the term used to describe the social and cultural processes that shape the spatial organization of gender.

Identity is not a key concept in gender and trans geographies. Space, place, and power are the key concepts.

Gender performativity is the term used to describe the ways in which gender and sexuality are performed in space.

Cyberspace is not a type of gendered space. Public space, private space, and sacred space are all types of gendered space.

Trans exclusionary practices is the term used to describe the ways in which trans people are excluded from public space.

Cisgender geographies is not a type of trans geography. Transgender geographies, non-binary geographies, and genderqueer geographies are all types of trans geography.

All of the above are terms used to describe the ways in which trans people create and claim space for themselves.

Lack of access to gender-neutral restrooms is not a challenge facing trans people in terms of accessing public space. Discrimination, violence, and harassment are all challenges facing trans people in terms of accessing public space.

All of the above are terms used to describe the ways in which trans people navigate and negotiate public space.

All of the above are ways in which trans people can resist and challenge transphobia in public space.

All of the above are terms used to describe the ways in which trans people create and claim space for themselves online.

Lack of access to gender-neutral avatars is not a challenge facing trans people in terms of accessing online space. Discrimination, violence, and harassment are all challenges facing trans people in terms of accessing online space.

All of the above are terms used to describe the ways in which trans people navigate and negotiate online space.

All of the above are ways in which trans people can resist and challenge transphobia in online space.

All of the above are possible futures for gender and trans geographies.