Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, Vol 31(2), May 2025, 153-166; doi:10.1037/pac0000778
This study examines the perceptions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, and asexual community (LGBTIQA+) and heterosexual feminist cis women on defining feminism and the relationship between the feminist and LGBTIQA+ movements amid Spain’s progressive trans rights legislation. Two 2-hr focus groups were conducted with 12 feminist cis women, six lesbians, bisexuals, and queer (LBQ+), and six heterosexuals. Data were analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis, identifying three themes: feminism, conflicts concerning the Trans Law, and intergroup collaboration. Both groups held similar definitions of feminism, but LBQ+ women emphasized intersectionality. Both groups aimed to address gender inequalities and form alliances but differed in their analysis. Heterosexual women focused on alliance challenges, while LBQ+ women stressed empathy and collaboration. Heterosexual women had mixed feelings about the Trans Law, whereas LBQ+ women clearly supported it and trans rights protection. Participants suggested actions to promote allyship, such as creating common spaces and confronting LGBTIQA+ phobia. While both groups were willing to collaborate, inherent differences in feminism should be seen as opportunities for debate and effective collaboration, reducing conflict and promoting social transformation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)