Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Joy, Silpa; Jacob, Reshma Title A name given to the resource Reclaiming Selfhood: Transfeminine Identity in the Poetry of Justice Ameer and Golden Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Comparative American Studies;Volume;22;Issue;3;pp.184-197 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/14775700.2025.2545646" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1080/14775700.2025.2545646</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105017975054?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105017975054?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Joy S., St Josephs College, Devagiri, Kerala, India, Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Jacob R., Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource Despite increased visibility of trans identities in contemporary US discourse, Black transfeminine individuals remain subjected to systemic violence, societal misrecognition, and cultural erasure, exacerbated by the fraught political climate under administrations that alternately advance and restrict transgender rights. This paper explores the transformative potential of Black transfeminine poetry as a site of self-representation and resistance against hegemonic frameworks of gender, race, and identity. Through a close reading of select poems by Justice Ameer and Golden, the analysis highlights how their works challenge cisnormative and patriarchal narratives, reclaim authority over gender representation and illuminate the fluidity of identity as a process of resilience and resistance. Drawing on themes of memory, trauma, community, and agency, this paper situates their poetry as both a critique of systemic marginalisation and a radical act of reimagination. By positioning their works within the broader socio-political context of the United States, the paper underscores how Black transfeminine poetics not only confront societal erasure but also construct spaces of affirmation and liberation. Through these explorations, the paper demonstrates the capacity of poetry to subvert oppressive narratives, assert the multiplicity of identity, and envision transformative possibilities for transfeminine existence. 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor &amp; Francis Group. Subject The topic of the resource Golden; identity; Justice Ameer; poetry; transfeminine Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Taylor and Francis Ltd. Relation A related resource ISSN: 14775700; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online