Transgender 101
Title | Transgender 101 PDF eBook |
Author | Nicholas M Teich |
Publisher | Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | 193 |
Release | 2012-03-13 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0231504276 |
Written by a social worker, popular educator, and member of the transgender community, this well-rounded resource combines an accessible portrait of transgenderism with a rich history of transgender life and its unique experiences of discrimination. Chapters introduce transgenderism and its psychological, physical, and social processes. They describe the coming out process and its effect on family and friends, the relationship between sexual orientation, and gender and the differences between transsexualism and lesser-known types of transgenderism. The volume covers the characteristics of Gender Identity Disorder/Gender Dysphoria and the development of the transgender movement. Each chapter explains how transgender individuals handle their gender identity, how others view it within the context of non-transgender society, and how the transitioning of genders is made possible. Featuring men who become women, women who become men, and those who live in between and beyond traditional classifications, this book is written for students, professionals, friends, and family members.
Transgender 101
Title | Transgender 101 PDF eBook |
Author | Nicholas Teich |
Publisher | Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | 194 |
Release | 2012-03-06 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0231157126 |
Written by a social worker, popular educator, and member of the transgender community, this resource combines a portrait of transgenderism with a history of transgender life and its unique experiences of discrimination. Chapters introduce transgenderism and its psychological, physical, and social processes; describe the coming out process and its effect on family and friends; discuss the relationship between sexual orientation and gender; and explore the differences between transsexualism and lesser-known types of transgenderism. Each chapter explains how transgender individuals handle their gender identity, how others view it within the context of non-trangender society, and how the transitioning of genders is made possible. Featuring men who become women, women who become men, and those who live in between and beyond traditional classifications, this book is written for students, professionals, friends, and family members.--From publisher description.
Decolonizing Trans/Gender 101
Title | Decolonizing Trans/Gender 101 PDF eBook |
Author | B. Binaohan |
Publisher | Biyuti Publishing |
Total Pages | 152 |
Release | 2014-06-01 |
Genre | Gender identity |
ISBN | 9780993793516 |
tired of reading yet another trans/gender 101 entirely centered around white people and their normative narratives? tired of feeling like you must be _this_ tall to be trans enough to belong in the community ? tired of feeling like the white trans community is erasing your experiences? having gender feels but not understanding how they fit into the current white hegemonic discourse on gender? decolonizing trans/gender 101 is a short, accessible (and non-academic) critique of many of the fundamental concepts in white trans/gender theory and discourse. written for the indigenous and/or person of colour trying to understand how their gender is/has been impacted by whiteness and colonialism.
Transgender 101
Title | Transgender 101 PDF eBook |
Author | Adrienne J |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 77 |
Release | 2019-11-19 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781709683213 |
If you are trans, non-binary, questioning or unsure, 'Transgender 101' is the ultimate guide to help you come to terms with your gender identity and how to cope with dysphoria. Coming to terms with being transgender can be freeing but there are many challenges to cope with both on a personal level and a social level. Living as your true self is rewarding but sometimes we all need direction. This guide deals with the complete scope of what means to be transgender. This book includes sections on: Am I Trans? Coming to terms with your identity. Coping with Transphobia. Dealing With Social Transition. Passing. Hormone Replacement Therapy - What to Expect. Dating. Unaccepting Family and Friends. Employment and Accommodation. and much more... This book aims to help you with your transition so that you can live an authentic life with minimal hassle. A smooth transition starts by understanding what your aims are and how to reach them. 'Transgender 101' guides you through that difficult process and aids in answering some of the more difficult trans-related questions.
Transgender Health
Title | Transgender Health PDF eBook |
Author | Benjamin Vincent |
Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
Total Pages | 176 |
Release | 2018-06-21 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1784504750 |
The number of people coming out as transgender continues to rise, and this book shows healthcare and medical practitioners how to deliver excellent primary and secondary care to gender diverse patients. This guide provides accessible and practical advice on tailoring the social and ethical aspects of practice to the needs of each individual. Beyond setting out how clinical procedures should work for gender reassignment, it explains how to use language and pronouns in a respectful way, provides information on transgender services and resources, and offers insights into the challenges commonly faced by transgender people in both medical and social contexts. Based on cutting edge research and the lived experience of the author as a non-binary person, this is essential reading for all those working to meet the needs of transgender people in healthcare settings.
Transgender Communication Studies
Title | Transgender Communication Studies PDF eBook |
Author | Jamie C. Capuzza |
Publisher | Lexington Books |
Total Pages | 302 |
Release | 2015-02-05 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1498500064 |
Transgender Communication Studies: Histories, Trends, and Trajectories brings scholarship in transgender studies to the forefront of the communication discipline. Leland Spencer and Jamie Capuzza provide a broad foundation that documents the evolution of transgender communication studies and challenges fundamental assumptions about the relationship between communication and identity. The contributors explore the political conditions these practices create for persons across the spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations, placing them in the subdisciplines of human communication, media, and public and rhetorical communication. The collection also looks to the future of transgender research with suggestions and directives for continued work. This comprehensive study inspires critical thinking about gender identity and transgender lives from within the vocabularies and methodologies of communication studies.
Current Concepts in Transgender Identity
Title | Current Concepts in Transgender Identity PDF eBook |
Author | Dallas Denny |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 480 |
Release | 2013-05-13 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1134821174 |
First published in 1998. This meaningful study looks at the transsexual experience from the point of view of those that are living experts, those that live transsexualism or cross-dressing and have been directly affected.