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Transgender Health Issues (Hardcover)
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Transgender Health Issues (Hardcover)
Series: Health and Medical Issues Today
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Transgender individuals face unique challenges when it comes to
their physical, psychological, and social health and well-being.
This accessible reference investigates these concerns in depth,
offering readers insights into topics such as discrimination and
access to health care. Although transgender individuals have always
existed, their fight for acceptance and equal rights is just
beginning. Within this larger context, one area of emerging concern
is their health-physical, psychological, and social. From
legislation determining public restroom access to insurance
coverage of hormone therapy for transitioning individuals to
harassment and discrimination, transgender people face a number of
challenges that can negatively affect their well-being. A part of
Greenwood's Health and Medical Issues Today series, Part I of this
book explores definitions of sex and gender, the history of
transgender awareness and activism, physical and psychological
health concerns specific to transgender individuals, and how
identifying as transgender can have different effects on
individuals' health at different stages in their life. Part II
examines issues and controversies related to the health and
well-being of transgender individuals. Part III provides a variety
of useful materials, including case studies, a timeline of critical
events, a glossary, and a directory of resources. Confronts a topic
that has historically been ignored by researchers and public health
officials Examines key issues that affect transgender individuals,
such as discrimination and access to health services Offers
illuminating case studies that use engaging real-world scenarios to
highlight key ideas and debates discussed in the book Provides a
Directory of Resources to guide readers to reliable sources of
additional information
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