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Abstract
This study aims to explore the experiences of trans mothers as they navigate the complexities of motherhood within the framework of a capitalist patriarchal system in Thai society, with a focus on case studies of Bowling and Richie with a focus on case studies of middle-class trans women who are often identified as กะเทย , typically identified as being of working age
This study adopts a feminist narrative research methodology.feminist narrative research through in-depth online interviews, the study aims to highlight the challenges that trans mothers face in defining and asserting their maternal identity amidst social pressures, feelings of alienation (疏離),alienationamidst social pressures, feelings of alienation, and uncertainty. They employ strategies of Patriarchal mothering framwork (patriarchal motheringto cope with societal expectations, as a strategy to negotiate social norms and to seek an authentic experience of motherhood. At the same time, they strive to empower themselves in their role as mothers.empowered motheringand are committed to meeting their children's needs as best as they can within the constraints of their social and economic circumstances.
The research results find that สัญชาตญาณความเป็นแม่ (authentic maternal instinctscan exist within the male-assigned bodies of trans women. These lived experiences underscore the significance of motherhood and pave the way for reimagining motherhood in the future. Their experiences are deeply shaped by the complex dynamics of capitalist patriarchy, encompassing social, economic, and class-based factors.
Keywords Trans Mothers, Motherhood, Capitalist Patriarchy, Lived Experience, Trans Women, Thai Society
Author เชอริสา อินพิมพ์ (Cherrisa Inpim)
Methods: การสัมภาษณ์เชิงลึก (In-depth interview)
Journal Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences (KJSS)
Year: 2017 2024
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