Trans(Formative) Relationships: What We Learn About Identities, Bodies, Work and Families from Women Partners of Trans Men by Carla A. Pfeffer A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Sociology) in the University of Michigan 2009 Doctoral Committee: Professor Esther Newton, Co-Chair Associate Professor Karin A. Martin, Co-Chair Professor Pamela J. Smock Assistant Professor Anna R. Kirkland