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Transgender 101

A Simple Guide to a Complex Issue
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Written by a social worker and member of the transgender community, Transgender 101 offers an accessible introduction to transgenderism, blending personal insight with historical context. It explores the psychological, physical, and social aspects of gender identity, the coming out process, and the difference between sexual orientation and gender. The book details various transgender experiences, including those who transition from male to female, female to male, and those who exist beyond traditional categories. It also discusses the development of the transgender movement, gender dysphoria, and societal perceptions, making it an informative guide for students, professionals, families, and friends.
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This book is ideal for students studying gender and sexuality, social work and healthcare professionals, friends and family members seeking to understand transgender experiences, and anyone interested in the social and psychological aspects of gender identity.

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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 is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complex realities and unique experiences of the transgender community.

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Praised for its readability and thoroughness, the book is noted for combining personal experience with extensive research to educate both professionals and lay readers. Betty Morningstar highlights its comprehensive coverage without being polemical, while Kevin J. Mahoney appreciates the clear explanation of complex concepts like sociological aspects of sex and gender, and the historical treatment of transgender individuals. Reviews commend the book for its insightful and engaging approach to an important topic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780231157131

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 March 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Columbia University Press

Illustration: 8 line drawings, 9 tables

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Nicholas M. Teich is a licensed social worker pursuing a Ph.D. in social policy at Brandeis University. A member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, he trains and educates groups about gender issues and is the founder and president of Camp Aranu'tiq, the first-ever summer camp for transgender children.

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