Trans Bodies, Trans Selves

There is no one way to be transgender. Transgender and gender non-conforming people have many different ways of understanding their gender identities. Only recently have sex and gender been thought of as separate concepts, and we have learned that sex (traditionally thought of as physical or biological) is as variable as gender (traditionally thought of as social). While trans people share many common experiences, there is immense diversity within trans communities. There are an estimated 700,000 transgendered individuals in the US and 15 million worldwide. Even still, there's been a notable lack of organized information for this sizable group. Trans Bodies, Trans Selves is a revolutionary resource-a comprehensive, reader-friendly guide for transgender people, with each chapter written by transgender or genderqueer authors. Inspired by Our Bodies, Ourselves, the classic and powerful compendium written for and by women, Trans Bodies, Trans Selves is widely accessible to the transgender population, providing authoritative information in an inclusive and respectful way and representing the collective knowledge base of dozens of influential experts. Each chapter takes the reader through an important transgender issue, such as race, religion, employment, medical and surgical transition, mental health topics, relationships, sexuality, parenthood, arts and culture, and many more. Anonymous quotes and testimonials from transgender people who have been surveyed about their experiences are woven throughout, adding compelling, personal voices to every page. In this unique way, hundreds of viewpoints from throughout the community have united to create this strong and pioneering book. It is a welcoming place for transgender and gender-questioning people, their partners and families, students, professors, guidance counselors, and others to look for up-to-date information on transgender life.

Auteur

Laura Erickson-Schroth, MD, MA, is a psychiatry resident at New York University Medical Center. She is a board member of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality, as well as the Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists. She is a founding member of the Gender and Family Network of New York City, a group for service providers interested in the health of gender non-conforming children and adolescents.

Contenu

Acknowledgements Preface - Laura Erickson-Schroth About This Book Introduction - Jennifer Finney Boylan Media Spotlights Introduction - Dallas Denny and Jamison Green Global Leaders Spotlights Introduction - Jamie Roberts and Anneliese Singh Section 1: Who We Are Ch. 1 - Our Many Selves - Holiday Simmons and Fresh White Ch. 2 - Race, Ethnicity, and Culture -Naim Rasul Ch. 3 - Immigration - Kate Kourbatova and Elana Redfield Ch. 4 - Dis/Abilities and Deafness - Zack Marshall and Syrus Marcus Ware Ch. 5 - Religion and Spirituality - delfin bautista and Quince Mountain with Heath Mackenzie Reynolds Ch. 6 - Sex and Gender Development - Laura Erickson-Schroth, Miqqi Alicia Gilbert, and T. Evan Smith Section 2: Living as Ourselves Ch. 7 - Coming Out - Reid Vanderburgh Ch. 8 - Social Transition - Heath Mackenzie Reynolds and Zil Garner Goldstein Ch. 9 - Employment - Zil Garner Goldstein, Jessica Lina Stirba, and Cecilia Gentili, with Heath Mackenzie Reynolds, Tobi Hill-Meyer and Dean Scarborough Ch. 10 - Legal Issues - Kylar W. Broadus and Shannon Price Minter Section 3: Health and Wellness Ch. 11 - General, Sexual, and Reproductive Health - Nick Gorton and Hilary Maia Grubb Ch. 12 - Medical Transition - Maddie Deutsch Ch. 13 - Surgical Transition - Jules Chyten-Brennan Ch. 14 - Mental Health Services - Ruben Hopwood and lore m. dickey Ch. 15 - Mental Health Concerns - Tamar Carmel, Ruben Hopwood, and lore m. dickey Section 4: Our Relationships and Families Ch. 16 - Intimate Relationships - Sarah E. Belawski and Carey Jean Sojka Ch. 17 - Sexuality - Tobi Hill-Meyer and Dean Scarborough Ch. 18 - Parenting - Kel Polly and Ryan G. Polly Section 5: Life Stages Ch. 19 - Children - Aidan Key Ch. 20 - Youth - Colt Keo-Meier, Sassafras Lowrey, and Lance Hicks Ch. 21 - Aging - Tarynn M. Witten and Joe Ippolito Section 6: Claiming Our Power Ch. 22 - United States History - Genny Beemyn Ch. 23 - Arts and Culture - Lazlo Ilya Pearlman, Jae DK Szeszycki-Truesdell, and Kestryl Cael Lowrey Ch. 24 - Activism, Politics, and Organizing - Peter Cava Afterword Contributor Biographies Glossary Index Suggestions