Dismantling structural and individual cisgenderism in Illinois libraries: a descriptive research study on cisnormativity, transprejudice and biases against transgender and nonbinary populations

IF 1.3 4区 管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Cristalan Ness
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PurposeRecent library and information science literature suggests transgender and nonbinary populations are not treated, served and represented on an equal or equitable basis as cisgender populations are in libraries. This article aims to assess the prevalence of bias and inclusion efforts in Illinois libraries.Design/methodology/approachThis quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive study utilizes a critical queer theory lens and includes a Likert scale survey with a demographic question on gender identity to measure four constructs and determine if there is a relationship between gender identity and bias, inclusion efforts, and knowledge of transgender and nonbinary user needs.FindingsResults suggest respondents' biases reinforce structural cisgenderism in Illinois libraries and may account for the unequal conditions trans and nonbinary populations experience. Additionally, there is a correlation between cisgender-identifying Illinois LIS professionals and biased attitudes and behaviors, use of inclusive practices, and knowledge of transgender and nonbinary user needs.Originality/valueThis study contributes quantitative data, analysis and practical implications to a body of predominantly qualitative library literature on transgender and gender diverse experiences in libraries.
消除伊利诺伊州图书馆中的结构性和个人顺性别主义:关于顺性别规范、变性偏见以及对变性和非二元人群的偏见的描述性研究
目的最近的图书馆和信息科学文献表明,变性人和非二元人群在图书馆中没有得到与顺性别人群平等或公平的对待、服务和代表。本文旨在评估伊利诺伊州图书馆中普遍存在的偏见和包容性努力。这项定量、横截面、描述性研究采用了批判性同性恋理论视角,包括一项李克特量表调查,其中有一个关于性别认同的人口统计学问题,以测量四个构面,并确定性别认同与偏见、包容性努力以及对变性和非二元用户需求的了解之间是否存在关系。研究结果研究结果表明,受访者的偏见强化了伊利诺伊州图书馆的结构性顺性别主义,并可能是变性和非二元人群经历不平等条件的原因。此外,伊利诺伊州顺性别认同的 LIS 专业人员与偏见态度和行为、包容性实践的使用以及对跨性别和非二元用户需求的了解之间存在相关性。
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Reference Services Review
Reference Services Review INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-
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10.00%
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16
期刊介绍: Reference Services Review (RSR ) is a quarterly, refereed journal dedicated to the enrichment of reference knowledge and the advancement of reference services. RSR covers all aspects of reference functions, including automation of reference services, evaluation and assessment of reference functions and sources, models for delivering quality reference services in all types and sizes of libraries, development and management of teaching/learning activities, promotion of information literacy programs, and partnerships with other entities to achieve reference goals and objectives. RSR prepares its readers to understand and embrace current and emerging technologies affecting reference functions, instructional services and information needs of library users.
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