Abstract

In this study, we examine trans men’s pathways to incarceration, through the lens of feminist criminology, specifically pathways perspective, intersectionality, and queer criminology. We extend the use of feminist pathways theory to a population other than girls and women. We discuss specific pathways that contribute to trans men’s criminal justice system involvement, including: (1) childhood abuse; (2) victimization experiences; and, (3) homelessness. Through the use of 15 semi-structured, in-depth phone interviews with previously incarcerated trans men across the United States, we demonstrate how these pathways contribute to their experiences with the criminal justice system. We then discuss trans men’s negative coping mechanisms and lack of support systems as factors that influence future offending. Our goal is to queer feminist criminology in order to better account for diversity in gender identities and experiences with the criminal justice system. Overall, we demonstrate the need for more social support and resources for trans men, especially for trans men of color and those who have experienced common pathways to the criminal justice system.

摘要

在这项研究中，我们通过女权主义犯罪学的角度研究了跨性别男人的监禁途径，特别是途径角度，交叉性和酷儿犯罪学。我们将女权主义途径理论的使用范围扩大到女孩和妇女以外的人群。我们讨论了有助于跨性别男人的刑事司法系统参与的具体途径，包括：（1）虐待儿童；（2）受害经历；（3）无家可归。通过使用15个半结构化的，深入的电话访谈，对美国以前被监禁的跨性别男人进行调查，我们证明了这些途径如何有助于他们在刑事司法系统中的经历。然后，我们讨论跨性别者的消极应对机制和缺乏支持系统作为影响未来犯罪的因素。我们的目标是消除女权主义犯罪学，以便更好地说明性别认同和刑事司法系统经验的多样性。总体而言，我们表明有必要为跨性别者，尤其是有色跨性别者和经历过刑事司法制度常规途径的人提供更多的社会支持和资源。