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Kønsnormer til forhandling – Ikke-binæres erfaringer i den normative familie

Skouboe, Ro Hanswillemenke LU (2026) GNVK22 20261
Gender Studies
Abstract
This thesis examines how non-binary people are challenged by gendered expectations in their families. From the perspective of standpoint feminism the experiences of six non-binary people are given voice to through qualitative group interviews. Aiming for a gentler approach to knowledge production, a reciprocal interview design was chosen, incorporating group exercises where participants where able to share tools for how to live out their gender identities within their families. A thematic analytical approach was employed to organise and explore the empirical data. With the framework of Butler’s heterosexual matrix this thesis explores how the lack of acception of non-binary identity has relational consequences for the family bond,... (More)
This thesis examines how non-binary people are challenged by gendered expectations in their families. From the perspective of standpoint feminism the experiences of six non-binary people are given voice to through qualitative group interviews. Aiming for a gentler approach to knowledge production, a reciprocal interview design was chosen, incorporating group exercises where participants where able to share tools for how to live out their gender identities within their families. A thematic analytical approach was employed to organise and explore the empirical data. With the framework of Butler’s heterosexual matrix this thesis explores how the lack of acception of non-binary identity has relational consequences for the family bond, ultimately resulting in internalised feelings such as loneliness and exclusion. By applying Butler’s gender performativity theory, the analysis examines how non-binary individuals themselves contribute to the extension of gender norms within the family. Lastly, this study highlights that the family reproduces cis- and heteronormative expectations around gender, while accepting family members can simultaneously create spaces for the broadening of gender norms. (Less)
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author
Skouboe, Ro Hanswillemenke LU
supervisor
organization
course
GNVK22 20261
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Non-binary, normativity, kinship, the heterosexual matrix, Icke-binär, normativitet, familj, performativitet, den heterosexuella matrisen
language
Danish
id
9233147
date added to LUP
2026-06-18 14:22:55
date last changed
2026-06-18 14:22:55
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  abstract     = {{This thesis examines how non-binary people are challenged by gendered expectations in their families. From the perspective of standpoint feminism the experiences of six non-binary people are given voice to through qualitative group interviews. Aiming for a gentler approach to knowledge production, a reciprocal interview design was chosen, incorporating group exercises where participants where able to share tools for how to live out their gender identities within their families. A thematic analytical approach was employed to organise and explore the empirical data. With the framework of Butler’s heterosexual matrix this thesis explores how the lack of acception of non-binary identity has relational consequences for the family bond, ultimately resulting in internalised feelings such as loneliness and exclusion. By applying Butler’s gender performativity theory, the analysis examines how non-binary individuals themselves contribute to the extension of gender norms within the family. Lastly, this study highlights that the family reproduces cis- and heteronormative expectations around gender, while accepting family members can simultaneously create spaces for the broadening of gender norms.}},
  author       = {{Skouboe, Ro Hanswillemenke}},
  language     = {{dan}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Kønsnormer til forhandling – Ikke-binæres erfaringer i den normative familie}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}