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Summary:

Written by a social worker, popular educator, and transgender man, this well-rounded resource combines an accessible portrait of transgenderism with a rich history of transgender life and unique experiences of discrimination. The first guide to treat transgenderism as a distinct topic of study, this text moves beyond mere anecdote and recommendations for clinical practice to legitimatize transgenderism in society and culture. Chapters introduce transgenderism and its psychological, physical, and social processes. They describe the coming out process and its affect on family and friends; the relationship between sexual orientation and gender and the differences between transsexualism and lesser-known types of transgenderism; the characteristics of Gender Identity Disorder; 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 "normal" society, and how the transitioning of genders is made possible. The book features men who become women, women who become men, and those who live in between and beyond traditional classifications. Written for friends, family members, students, and professionals, this resource works as a stand alone text for social work and gender studies courses as well as a supportive text for sociologists, psychologists, and clinical practitioners. A special focus on issues affecting transgender youth, along with a glossary of key terms and helpful resources, makes this an ideal guide for younger audiences as well as those invested in their care.

Table of Contents:

• What does it mean to be transgender?: an introduction to the term
• Sexual orientation vs. gender: what's the difference?
• Coming out as transgender: when, why, and how people come out
• Transition: the social, the emotional, and the medical
• The history of transgenderism and its evolution over time
• Transgenderism as a mental health issue: the controversy over gender identity disorder
• Discrimination: exploring the barriers that transpeople face
• Lesser-known types of transgenderism: understanding cross-dressers, genderqueer people, drag queens, and more.

Author/Creator:

Teich, Nicholas M.

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

English.

Main Work:

Transgender 101: a simple guide to a complex issue [by Teich, N.M.]

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Transgender 101 [by Teich, N.M.] (New York : Columbia University Press, ©2012 — ISBN 9780231157124; LCCN 2011025623; OCLC Number 731536448)

Subjects:

Gender nonconformity

Transgender people

Transsexuals

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on: Print version record.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xix, 168 pages) : illustrations

Digital Characteristics:

text file

Call Numbers:

HQ77.9 .T45 2012eb

ISBNs:

9780231504270 (electronic bk.)
0231504276 (electronic bk.)
9781281919786 (MyiLibrary)
1281919780 (MyiLibrary)
9780231157124 [Invalid]
0231157126 [Invalid]
9780231157131 [Invalid]
0231157134 [Invalid]
9786613792754
6613792756

Library of Congress Control Numbers:

2011025623 [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

785574009