Research, such as this study from Oxford Academic , explores "Paired Double Consciousness," applying Du Boisian theory to the self-formation of gender-nonconforming individuals in Thailand.
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Other articles examine the "double work" of media paratexts, which can both stereotype and validate transgender lives, as discussed on ResearchGate . Research, such as this study from Oxford Academic