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Some people have a gender which is neither male nor female and may
identify as both male and female at one time, as different genders
at different times, as no gender at all, or dispute the very idea
of only two genders. The most often heard umbrella terms for such
genders are 'non-binary' or 'genderqueer' genders. This book looks
to bring together those currently exploring and researching this
non-binary phenomenon. Gender identities outside of the binary of
female and male are increasingly being recognized in social, legal,
medical and psychological discourses together with the emerging
presence and advocacy of people, who identify as non-binary or
genderqueer. Population-based studies show a small percentage - but
a sizable proportion in terms of numbers - of people who identify
as non-binary. While such genders have always been in existence
worldwide, they remain marginalized, and as such at risk of
victimization and of minority stress as a result of social
non-acceptance and discrimination. Non-binary and Genderqueer
Genders explores these gender identities in relation to health,
well-being, and/or other experiences in an effort to contribute to
improving clinical standards and continued cultural change towards
acceptance for this group of people. This book was originally
published as a special issue of the International Journal of
Transgenderism (renamed International Journal of Transgender Health
in 2020).
There is a significant increase in people who self-diagnose as
having gender dysphoria and gender incongruence. The number of
people with gender dysphoria and gender incongruence who seek
assessment, support and treatment at gender identity clinic
services has increased substantially over the years globally, and
in Europe, North America and Australia in particular. Many
countries lack appropriate transgender healthcare services. People
with gender dysphoria and/or gender incongruence are often
victimized and discriminated against. This book gives an overview
regarding mental health and quality of life issues across the life
span within the evolving interdisciplinary field of transgender
healthcare. The book is written for professionals who in their
day-to-day job may encounter people with gender dysphoria and
gender incongruence; and for students, teachers, educators,
academics, and members of the public at large with an interest in
this timely topic. This book was originally published as a special
issue of the International Review of Psychiatry.
Across the globe, both in developed and developing countries, the
population is rapidly ageing. In the fields of sexual and
relationship therapy and sexual health, ageing has not been an
issue of priority. Too often, ageing is thought of as a process
that relates to problems, deficits, and taboos, and less to
pleasure, change, growth and diversity. It is treated as a separate
life stage and not a process throughout the lifecycle. Sexuality
and sexual health are important parts of the lives of older people,
as they have a significant impact on quality of life, psychological
well-being and physical health, as well as social and family life.
This book brings together contributions from those currently
writing on and researching ageing as it relates, in a therapeutic
context, to gender identity, to sex and sexuality, and to intimate
relationships. This book was originally published as a special
issue of Sexual and Relationship Therapy.
Across the globe, both in developed and developing countries, the
population is rapidly ageing. In the fields of sexual and
relationship therapy and sexual health, ageing has not been an
issue of priority. Too often, ageing is thought of as a process
that relates to problems, deficits, and taboos, and less to
pleasure, change, growth and diversity. It is treated as a separate
life stage and not a process throughout the lifecycle. Sexuality
and sexual health are important parts of the lives of older people,
as they have a significant impact on quality of life, psychological
well-being and physical health, as well as social and family life.
This book brings together contributions from those currently
writing on and researching ageing as it relates, in a therapeutic
context, to gender identity, to sex and sexuality, and to intimate
relationships. This book was originally published as a special
issue of Sexual and Relationship Therapy.
Some people have a gender which is neither male nor female and may
identify as both male and female at one time, as different genders
at different times, as no gender at all, or dispute the very idea
of only two genders. The most often heard umbrella terms for such
genders are 'non-binary' or 'genderqueer' genders. This book looks
to bring together those currently exploring and researching this
non-binary phenomenon. Gender identities outside of the binary of
female and male are increasingly being recognized in social, legal,
medical and psychological discourses together with the emerging
presence and advocacy of people, who identify as non-binary or
genderqueer. Population-based studies show a small percentage - but
a sizable proportion in terms of numbers - of people who identify
as non-binary. While such genders have always been in existence
worldwide, they remain marginalized, and as such at risk of
victimization and of minority stress as a result of social
non-acceptance and discrimination. Non-binary and Genderqueer
Genders explores these gender identities in relation to health,
well-being, and/or other experiences in an effort to contribute to
improving clinical standards and continued cultural change towards
acceptance for this group of people. This book was originally
published as a special issue of the International Journal of
Transgenderism (renamed International Journal of Transgender Health
in 2020).
There is a significant increase in people who self-diagnose as
having gender dysphoria and gender incongruence. The number of
people with gender dysphoria and gender incongruence who seek
assessment, support and treatment at gender identity clinic
services has increased substantially over the years globally, and
in Europe, North America and Australia in particular. Many
countries lack appropriate transgender healthcare services. People
with gender dysphoria and/or gender incongruence are often
victimized and discriminated against. This book gives an overview
regarding mental health and quality of life issues across the life
span within the evolving interdisciplinary field of transgender
healthcare. The book is written for professionals who in their
day-to-day job may encounter people with gender dysphoria and
gender incongruence; and for students, teachers, educators,
academics, and members of the public at large with an interest in
this timely topic. This book was originally published as a special
issue of the International Review of Psychiatry.
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