"I have grappled with how to do philosophy as a trans person and from the social position of trans, taking marginalization as a space of theorization."
"Wrestling with these questions, I turned my hand to doing trans philosophy in, with, and through interviews, archives, ephemera, histories, and interpersonal intimacies."
"I wanted to understand this place and honor the people I met, leading to interviews with trans and allied students, faculty, and alums at Hampshire College."
"Ultimately, I conducted 78 interviews and consulted local and college archives, which helped capture the experiences and histories of trans individuals."
Doing philosophy as a trans individual involves addressing both personal identity and the broader social position of trans people. The focus shifts from individual theorization to community-centered practices, emphasizing collaboration with trans people in their environments. This approach led to interviews and archival work that honors trans experiences. An academic position at Hampshire College influenced a desire to engage with the local queer/trans community, resulting in 105 interviews and exploration of archives to document the histories and narratives of trans individuals.
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