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Identity as Epistemology: How Transgender and Gender-Diverse Practitioners Transform Public Relations

Erica Ciszek et al.

Journal of Public Relations Research2025https://doi.org/10.1080/1062726x.2025.2506442article
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This study examines the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) public relations practitioners, focusing on how they navigate and articulate their professional roles and personal identities within diverse organizational contexts. Drawing on narrative inquiry and life story frameworks, the research explores the intersection of identity, advocacy, and professional practice, emphasizing the unique challenges and contributions of TGD practitioners in reshaping communication and representation. By centering TGD voices, this research expands public relations scholarship, demonstrating that identity is central to effective communication. The findings advocate for integrating intersectional perspectives into public relations theory and practice, reframing the field to prioritize diverse lived experiences. This study highlights TGD practitioners as active architects of transformative storytelling, reshaping narratives to promote equity and inclusion. Ultimately, it challenges traditional divisions between the personal and professional, positioning public relations as a platform for meaningful social change rooted in the contributions and complexities of marginalized identities.

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@article{erica2025,
  title        = {{Identity as Epistemology: How Transgender and Gender-Diverse Practitioners Transform Public Relations}},
  author       = {Erica Ciszek et al.},
  journal      = {Journal of Public Relations Research},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/1062726x.2025.2506442},
}

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0.44

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.32 × 0.4 = 0.13
M · momentum0.57 × 0.15 = 0.09
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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