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This comprehensive review is the first handbook on LGBT physical
and mental health created by the world's oldest and largest
association of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health care
professionals. Recent years have seen a flood of high quality
research related to the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender individuals and families. The GLMA Handbook on LGBT
Health is the first comprehensive resource to gather that knowledge
in one place in the service of vital information needs. Both
accurate and easy to understand, the two-volume handbook addresses
physical, mental, and emotional health, as well as policy decisions
affecting the LGBT community from youth through old age. Volume One
is devoted to overall health of the population and preventive care,
while Volume Two examines disease management. Entries discuss
concerns as diverse as HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, domestic
violence, depression, heart health, policy and advocacy, and
research. The clear but detailed articles in this groundbreaking
work will help readers cut through the noise and controversy
surrounding scientific advances to make informed choices about
their health and well-being. Includes issues of physical,
emotional, and sexual health, as well as prevention of disorders An
appendix of organizations that may serve as sources for more
information or assistance
The term "gender" was first distinguished from "sex" in the 1950s
when psychologists began to discuss the idea of "gender roles,"
behaviors and responsibilities given to people by a society rather
than flowing from their biology. Since then, leaders across
disciplines have sought to better understand the roles of biology,
psychology, and culture on gender. New language has emerged
alongside rich scientific inquiry and research. Increased
visibility of transgender and nonbinary communities has brought
awareness to a range of gender diverse experiences, while legal
battles, wage disparities, and health inequities continue to prove
gender's relevancy in today's world. In this book, Laura
Erickson-Schroth and Benjamin Davis guide readers through the
knowns and unknowns of gender, asking questions such as: What is
the difference between sex, gender identity, and gender expression?
Were ancient societies matriarchal? How different are male and
female brains, really? What role does language play in the ways we
think about gender? What do we know about sex and gender in
non-human species? What are the current frontiers in gender
equality? Gender: What Everyone Needs to Know (R) is an
easy-to-read guide that takes readers on a much-needed tour of
perspectives on gender and identity in the 21st century. The book
is written in a question-and-answer format, and Erickson-Schroth
and Davis cover topics such as current definitions; the history of
gender as concept; the role of biology, psychology, and culture on
gender; and gender norms over time and across the globe.
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, TransSelves 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.
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