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When I am asked how I know I am transgender, I employ the same line of questioning as I do when people ask me how I know I am a man without a penis — I just know. Explaining this further is ...
Many within the transgender community deprecate it on the basis that transgender is an adjective, not a verb. [67] Organizations such as GLAAD and The Guardian also state that transgender should never be used as a noun in English (e.g., "Max is transgender" or "Max is a transgender man", not "Max is a transgender").
Some providers may believe that nonbinary people do not require transition-related treatment, [113] while others may not understand the difference between their identity and the identities of binary transgender patients. [114] Nonbinary patients report lower rates of respect from healthcare providers than binary transgender people. [115]
Contemporary views on gender identity and classification differ markedly from Harry Benjamin's original opinions. [8] Sexual orientation is no longer regarded a criterion for diagnosis, or for distinction between transsexuality, transvestism and other forms of gender variant behavior and expression.
Renowned trans educator, Aidan Key, answers some of the top questions he gets from parents. I'm a trans educator. Here are the most commonly asked questions I get about trans youth.
Going 'full-time' refers to the act of living everyday life as one's identified gender. [20] People who go full-time may or may not pass, and may or may not keep their transgender identity a secret. Passing refers to the perception and recognition of trans people as their desired gender identity by outsiders who may not know they are ...
When a child comes out as transgender, parents are faced with various feelings and decisions. Here’s how to navigate them. If your kid just told you they’re trans, here’s what you should know
The real-life experience (RLE), sometimes called the real-life test (RLT), is a period of time or process in which transgender individuals live full-time in their identified gender role in order to be eligible to receive gender-affirming treatment. The purpose of the RLE has been to confirm that a given transgender person could function ...