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Transgender means...
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Terminology
There are a few terms which are important to know.
- Bi-Gendered
- Definition goes here.
- Butterfly Woman
- Definition goes here.
- Cross-Dresser
- Definition goes here.
- Genderqueer
- Used to describe individuals that do not feel that they fit into either of the binary genders. Usually refers to gender expression rather than physical characteristics such as genitalia. Such individuals may switch back and forth between male and female roles, or combine elements of both roles into an androgynous expression. Genderqueer individuals may or may not consider themselves transgendered, and until recently, were not largely considered ideal candidates for transition by the psychological and medical communities.
- Gender fluid
- Definition goes here.
- Hormones
- Definition goes here.
- Intersexed
- Definition goes here.
- Transgender
- Is an umbrella term that does not have a precise definition. Use tends to include a very broad spectrum of gender-variance. Some individuals may use it in lieu of a more precise term, such as transsexual, because of negative connotations associated with transsexual.
- Transsexual
- Definition goes here.
- Transvestite
- Definition goes here.
- Twin Spirit
- Definition goes here.
History
Some basic history goes here.
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care
Formerly the Harry Benjamin Standards of Care.
The Harry Benjamin Standards of Care are the currently accepted standards for medical treatment of transgendered individuals in the U.S.[1]
Medical Treatment
Info about medical treatment goes here.
Current Science
Info about current scientific research into transgenderism goes here.
Legal Status
Info about legal status of being transgender in various jurisdictions goes here.
Politics
Info about how politics affects transgendered people goes here.
What is the Republican party's position on transgender?
What is the Democratic party's position on transgender?
What is the position of other political parties around the world?
Transgendered Parents
Info about transgender parents, their unique issues, etc. goes here.
Religion
Info about how religion affects transgendered people goes here.
Alternative Treatments
Info about alternative treatments goes here. We need a big disclaimer here about not advocating any but currently accepted medical treatment, this info is just for comparative/historical purposes.
See Also
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References
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- ↑ "Standards of care for gender identity disorders." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 14 Jul. 2010.
Links
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