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B Y: E VE LYN B A B A R O U D I, S Y D NE Y CA R NE VA L E, A NNI E
G U IL IA NO, K E L S E Y P U L I AF I CO, B R I A NNA P U P P, CY NT HI A
S A NCHE Z , MICHE LLE VE R S T E N, & MI CHE LL E W I L S O N
Activity
Break into 9 groups of three
Scenario 1: You are going to your five year old cousins birthday. She is in
kindergarten and likes to play outside. You need to pick up a gift for the party.
Scenario 2: You are attending your nephews bar mitzvah later this week and
need to find a gift for him. Hes a very good student.
Scenario 3: You are attending a coworkers birthday. They enjoy attending
yoga class on the weekends. They do not need any more yoga equipment.
Go to your favorite online store and find a gift for each person (no
gift certificates!)
Clothing choices?
Transgender Identity. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/blog/caitlyn-jennermay-just-save-a-teens-life-43-of-transgendered-teens-have-attempted-suicide/
Definitions
Transgender
Transsexual
Cross-dressers
Genderqueer
Gender variant or gender
nonconforming
**Remember that these definitions may
mean something different to the person
who claims them!
(Teich, 2012)
(Teich, 2012)
Sexual Orientation
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0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Heterosexual
Bisexual
Homosexual
(Teich, 2012)
Sexual Orientation
Non-Trans Man
Non-Trans
Woman
Transman
Transwoman
Straight
Gay/Lesbian
Bisexual
Gender ID
Sexual Orientation:
(Teich, 2012)
Transitioning
Counseling sessions: ~$50-200/month
Hormone therapy: ~$100/month
Surgeries
Female to Male
Chest Reconstruction: ~$6,000
Hysterectomy: ~$10,000
Scrotoplasty: ~$11,500
Metoidioplasty: ~$5,200
Male to Female
Orchiectomy: ~$4,600
Vaginoplasty: ~$20,000
Breast Augmentation: ~$8,200
Facial Feminization: ~$70,000
(Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, 2016; The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery, n.d.)
Transgender Youth
Age 2: conscious of physical differences between
boys and girls
Transitions
Beliefs
Should transgenderism be included in the DSM V?
Some believe transgenderism should be classified as a mental health diagnosis, others believe it is
demoralizing and should be a medical diagnosis rather than psychiatric
DSM IV: gender identity disorder
Mental health diagnosis
Identification Beliefs
...Because I am not on hormones, I feel like I have to include transgender with how I identify in
order for people to not mis-gender me. I think that once I am fully transitioned I wont use the word
transgender or trans when I identify myself and I will just say male. I am not ashamed that I am
transgender, I just think that its not the only or most important thing about me.
-Bob
I think insurance companies should cover these surgeries, hormones however are cheap and
affordable for individuals and should not necessarily be covered by insurance.
- Michael
Values
Advocating for the transgender community
Living stealthily, some feel they should not have to out themselves or identify as transgender
Equality and respect for their true identity
Open-communication in health care
If a mistake is made regarding identification, apologize!
Its funny in my office, people literally like talk sh*t about transgender people, and yeah
sometimes I feel bad not like I guess standing up because I mean thats who I am I cant deny that
thats who I am, but at the other time, its nice, its kinda nice, ya know, this is the first place in my
life where people dont know where I came from dont know how I grew up, so its nice not really
having to deal with that.
- Michael
Roles
Differ for every individual
May relate to socially constructed gender roles of the gender(s) transgender
individuals identify, however not always the case
Michael
No role has changed, filled the male role all throughout growing up. Never conformed to gender
roles too much. Played baseball when identified as female, continued to play baseball until high
school
As male, he receives more respect. Customer service...people more urgent to help at restaurant or
store. Easier to get bartenders attention because they know guys will most likely buy the drinks and
thats where theyre going to get their tip
Discrimination Workplace
26% lost a job due to bias
78% reported at least one form of harassment at work
47% discriminated against in hiring, promotion, or job retention
16% reported they felt compelled to work in the underground economy
(i.e., sex work, selling drugs)
Transgender individuals of color face higher rates of discrimination
Only 18 states currently prohibit discrimination based on gender identity
4x more likely to live in extreme poverty (i.e., less that $10k/year) when
compared to the general population
Discrimination Workplace
Injustice at Every Turn:
I was a very respected lawyer before all of this, but lost my practice and clients, and
have not been able to attract any new clients or get referrals or even get a job in my
field for the past 8 years. Very frustrating because I dont feel any less intelligent or
less qualified, but others, both the public and lawyers, perceive me that way.
Discrimination Education
59% report harassment or bullying in school at any level
15% left school because the harassment was so bad
23% reported experiencing physical assault at school
8% reported sexually assaulted at school in any level
11% lost or could not get financial aid or scholarships because they were
transgender
Prior to being out at school, I received about $18,000 in financial aid, several
awards, and scholarships. The year that I decided to be out on my applications, I
received one scholarship out of 18 that I applied for despite having a 4.0 and an
excellent application package.
Alarming relationship between mistreatment in school and had to leave, nearly 48%
were currently or formerly homeless
(Grant et al., 2011)
Discrimination Healthcare
19% of transmen and 22% of transwomen
have been refused treatment
28% reported verbal harassment in a
doctors office, emergency room, or other
medical setting
28% reported postponing medical care
when sick or injured due to discrimination
50% reported their medical provider
lacked knowledge in transgender care
Health Care Disparities. (2016). Retrieved from www.imgur.com
(Weiss, 2004)
Occupational Engagement
Activities of Daily Living
Dressing
Toileting
[deleted]: When I was a kid the bathroom was
a source of anxiety for me, just stepping into
the room filled me with dread but I've learned
to cope with it as an adult.
[deleted]: If I wasn't comfortable in my
appearance, it wasn't worth the risk of
someone freaking out in the bathroom and
causing a huge scene.
#wejustneedtopee
Best policy:
Offer single-occupancy gender-neutral
(unisex) facilities
Use of multiple-occupant, gender-neutral
restroom facilities with lockable single stalls
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 2015)
-Pope Francis
(Hale, 2015)
Shopping
[deleted]: ..For me, I feel like my ability to pass
has a direct link to my ability to go out in public.
If i feel like I will be negatively judged by the
population (ie. If I feel like I'm going to look like
a crossdresser), I generally will be more
avoidant to go anywhere public (to the extent
of just skipping meals so I don't have to go to
the store for groceries).
Health Management
[Quirkyqueer]:
The problem I run into most often when I go to the doctors office is
issues with my pronouns...It would be helpful to have a gender field
aside from that with the option to write-in gender, and a space to write-in
are pronouns.
[thecarolinekid]:
Something that healthcare professionals, particularly therapists of any
kind, should be aware of is the correlation between autism spectrum
disorders and being transgender.
(Grant et al., 2011)
Health Management
Injustice at Every Turn
I was forced to have a pelvic exam by
a doctor when I went in for a sore
throat. The doctor invited others to
look at me while he examined me and
talked to them about my genitals.
#Transhealthfail
Social media provides outlets for transgender individuals to share
their #transhealthfail
(Elejalde-Ruiz, 2016)
When I started my transition, the place that I was working was very supportive. My boss
had a family member who is transgender. I was treated with respect by everyone. I had
worked there for many years and everyone assumed that I was gay until then and they
knew my partner. I guess they just figured I would still be me. Except for growing facial
hair and going bald, I am the same, only better and more free.
(Grant et al., 2011)
[deleted]:...When I was a kid I was invited to a birthday party at a lake and I sat on
the dock for about 4 hours straight by myself watching the other kids have fun
because I hated swimming because of the bathing suit thing...I didn't go swimming
for close to 15 years, I never did things I wanted like...going to school dances or
anything that required gendered clothing, so I missed out on a lot in my life.
[deleted]: A lot of lay people have this impression that transpeople are bombastic
and gregarious, some are I guess, but many have quite severe social anxiety and
general anxiety issues.
Local Resources
Advocacy
Family Support
Gender Spectrum
Clothing/Hair/Nails
Support Groups
GC2B (binders)
Genderfolk
Rad Remedy
Shelter Support
Spiritual
Youth Resources
Ensign Medical
Discussion Question
Transgenderism is often explained in terms of the gender(s) with
which people identify. Therefore, if gender roles were dismissed,
would transgenderism still exist?
References
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2015). Gender non-conforming & transgender children. Retrieved from
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/Pages/Gender-Non-Conforming-Transgender-Children.aspx
Center of Excellence for Transgender Health. (2016). Surgical options. Retrieved from http://transhealth.ucsf.edu/trans?page=protocol-surgery
DeLine, E. (2014). Show trans: A non-fiction novel. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Company.
Durocher, E., Gibson, B. E., & Rappolt, S. (2013). Occupational justice: A conceptual review. Journal of Occupational Science, 21(4), 418-430.
doi:10.1080/14427591.2013.775692
Elejalde-Ruiz, A. (2016). How companies accommodate transgender employees - and their colleagues. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved from
http://www.abqjournal.com/708411/biz/careers/how-companies-accommodate-transgender-employees-and-their-colleagues.html
Grant, J. M., Mottet, L. A., Tanis, J., , Harrison, J., Herman, J. L., & Keisling, M. (2011). Injustice at every turn: A report of the national transgender
discrimination survey. National Center for Transgender Equality and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Retrieved from
http://endtransdiscrimination.org/PDFs/NTDS_Report.pdf
References
Hale, C. J. (2015). The Pope Francis statement that changed the church on LGBT issues. Time. Retrieved from http://time.com/3975630/popefrancis-lgbt-issues/
Human Rights Campaign. (2016). Transgender FAQ. Retrieved from http://www.hrc.org/resources/transgender-faq#11
Levitt, H.M., & Ippolito, M.H. (2014) Being transgender: The experience of transgender identity development. Journal of Homosexuality, 61(12),
1727-1758. doi: 10.1080/00918369.2014.951262
National Center for Transgender Equality. (2015). Non-discrimination laws. Retrieved from http://www.transequality.org/issues/nondiscrimination-laws
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (2015). Best practices: A guide to restroom access for transgender workers. (OSHA 3795 - 2015).
Retrieved drom https://www.osha.gov/publications: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Sears, B., & Mallory, C. (2011). Documented evidence of employment discrimination & its effects on LGBT people. The Williams Institute, 1-20.
References
Teich, N. M. (2012). Transgender 101: A simple guide to a complex issue. New York: Columbia University Press.
The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery. (n.d.). Female to male price list. Retrieved from
http://www.thetransgendercenter.com/index.php/femaletomale1/ftm-price-list.html
The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery. (n.d.). Male to female price list. Retrieved from
http://www.thetransgendercenter.com/index.php/maletofemale1/mtf-price-list.html
Vance, S. R., Jr., Halpern-Felsher, B. L., & Rosenthal, S. M. (2015). Health care providers' comfort with and barriers to care of transgender youth.