Yo soy una hermosa criatura

Abstract

The objective of this research was to establish the childhood imaginary present in the life of a young person with trans life experience in the city of Bogota Colombia, for this purpose (5) artistic creations (monologues, reflections, poetry) and a semi-structured interview were analyzed. The qualitative methodology was used due to the gender focus of the research and the aesthetic and artistic nature of the creations; in addition, we sought to establish the imaginary of childhood present in their growth process. A digital book was created with the artistic creations entitled "Yo soy una hermosa criatura". The analysis of the instruments allowed establishing the imaginary meanings of childhood, which were related to fear, hiding his identity and acting according to the feminine imaginary of Occidental society. The participant expressed the importance of the recognition of his trans life experience, since it allowed him to share his experiences, emotions and feelings so that society can understand how it impacted him. He wants childhoods with trans life experiences not to have to live a childhood like the one he had to live.