Primary Themes Of Transgender People

In the late 1950’s to mid-1960’s, the transgender community faced discrimination such as physical and verbal harassment, denial of social spaces, and alienation in the media. This matters to us today because transgender individuals are still existing and are a part of our human population today. The community is also still struggling to find their representation in the media and in society. The transgender community is still facing a wide array of types of discrimination, from nasty looks to denied access of education. Gender identity should not be taken into consideration when determining another person’s worthiness of respect.

American society today is not any different from the past, except today people are apt to discuss everything publicly on various social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram just to name a few. Transgender persons happen to be one of those subjects that have become the hot topic of the new normal. Nowadays there are blogs, tweets, and pictures posted online of people’s transition “coming out.” Like the past, society is still tough when it comes to judging each other. Although transgender might not have had a recognized community in the past, it is prevalent that society is becoming more accepting of their community, and aware of issues their community faces. In this essay the names, nouns, or pronouns used will be in accordance to the individual’s preference.

Kidd and Witten define the term transgender vaguely, stating it “describe[s] people who transcend the conventional boundaries of gender, irrespective of physical status or sexual orientation” (Kidd & Witten, 2007, p. 36). This term is a reference for the ‘other gender’ that is not particularly male or female. Currently, within the American society, there is a growing awareness of individuals who are transgender. Much of this awareness comes from LGBT movements and

Within the news and social media, the increased awareness and conversation about transgender and the fluidity of sexuality has enabled people to better understand and acknowledge those around them. However, there is a cost that comes with the increased awareness; people start to assume and categorize people into what they perceive as a binary system of gender. An example of the issue of categorizing certain traits and behaviors with gender is seen in The New York Times article, “My Daughter is Not Transgender. She’s a Tomboy”. In this article, the writer relays her daughter’s experience of people placing her into the perceived gender guidelines of who she should be based on the clothes she wears and what her interests are. The writer goes on

Based on the five interviewees, the research questions results can be discussed. The first question is agreed upon by the sociologist and the graduate student. They were not pleased with the results of media and trans individuals. The sociologist is more practical and thinking of how much media has progressed with this topic. The graduate student is harder on the media and thinks they are not doing enough to bring enough coverage for trans people. They both agreed stereotypes are judgements that make people feel like an outsider and make them feel less than. The victimization of Trans people needs more coverage, heterosexual individuals are always on the news and have more limelight in their issues.

“Transgender youth are usually dependent on their parents for care, shelter, and financial support.” The reason is the same for all other youth, because they are all young. “Most doctors are reluctant to provide medical treatments to them.” I found out the reason behind most doctor’s decision is because they are too young to make a life changing decision as great as the operation. “Transgender youth face more challenging situations versus transgender adults.” “Many of the transgender children experience rejection as a result of their differences and quickly attempt to

As we know transgenderism has been around for quite some time now. Tracking back to way before 1998 when the transgender day was established. This day is on November 20th and it was established in order to have a day of remembrance for those people of the gay, lesbian, and straight community who have suffered from either physical abuse, assault, or both. Researchers of psychological advancements have discovered many new things about this rising issue or as a psychologist would call it a “disorder” with in the specific community in this case the LGBT community. However during the research many questions were asked by the American Psychology Association. Questions such as how the transgender community

In a lot of places around the world more and more people are coming out as “Transgender.” The term transgender means that the person’s gender identity does not correspond with the gender they were assigned as having at birth. From personally having a transgender boyfriend I have since realized that these people experience a lot of discrimination in and from society. Many people simply just do not understand what the term transgender means and they see it as someone just “wants to be a man” or “wants to be a woman.” While there may be people who present it this way, it is more so that the individual just “feels” different, and “feels” as if they are “in the wrong body.” Some people experience this feeling at a young age as my boyfriend did in his elementary age. We live in a world who put these people down for being who they truly are, and no human being wants or needs that.

The paper studies the attitudes of heterosexual adult population towards transgender people, while simultaneously clarifying exactly why there exists some hostility towards homosexuals, both in the United States of America. The paper puts across the statement that the word itself (Transgender) is now largely used to factor out groups of people who apparently communicate expressions and qualities relating to both genders, not just their own. This description given by Stryker is frequently used to label people who have, using their characteristics and actions, “crossed over”(p. 251) or switched between society-created gender norms. The modern world, as a result of this, tackles the phrase with unfriendliness, even hostility, since they feel susceptible of its non-conformity. This view more than often stems from the belief that said non-conformity can be harmful for the society as a whole. The paper further states that the US medical and psychiatric professionals believed transsexuals, for a large part of history, to be “severely neurotic” or mentally ill with a disease or dysfunction in the functioning of the brain. It wouldn’t be wrong to assume that transsexuals have faced adversities and difficulties in other parts of the world too like Hong Kong, Sweden, United Kingdom, and etc. solely because of their identities. In my opinion, trans-genders will continually face

One group of feminist that is often overlooked is the transgender feminist. A transgender woman is a person who was assigned the male gender at birth, but decided that they were actually a different gender on the inside. There are people who are against the transgender feminists because they believe they are receiving benefits from male privilege while being able to live life as a woman. Transfeminism believes in fighting against transphobia so that hopefully one day transgender people will be seen as a normal part of society and not different. The group of transfeminist are not only asking for the help of other transgender people, but also for the help of non trans women.

Previous studies suggested that it might be complicated to find a big sample of transgender employees. Indeed, studies on that topic have not exceeded 263 participants (Brewster, Velez, De Blaere & Moradi, 2012). Target sample size (N=159) was estimated using G*Power statistical software, with α=.05, β=.8 and f=.25. Giving the exploratory nature of this study, a medium effect size was utilized. According to the power analysis I will study three different groups of 50 transitioning transgender employees (total N=150). The study will focus on transitioning transgender individuals, who have already started their transition by having taken at least one shot of hormones, but who have not yet been through the sexual reassignment surgery. Before beginning any study procedure, I will be sure to obtain the approval from the Institutional Review Board at the University of California, Irvine. Anticipated risks are minimal since the target population will be over 18 years old, and that the questionnaire is online and anonymous, which does not involve any risk for the participant.

Over the course of this paper, we will take a comprehensive look at information regarding the Transgender community issue in reference to four key sociology concepts. First, we will review information highlighting how transgender people come to the forefront of the public eye as well as the bathroom use uproar sweeping the nation. Next, we will review facts showcasing how transgender people go against the social norm of associating gender with a person’s given birth sex. Thirdly, we will review information showcasing the cultural inconsistencies throughout the nation when it comes to the acceptance of transgender people. Fourthly, material will showcase the actions transgender people must face in several states throughout the nation when they partake in social deviance through body alterations. Next, data highlighting how groups on each side of the issues are struggling to gain social control over the public opinion of the transgender community. Now, the transgender issue in America incubuses a plethora of sociological concepts; however, the four key concepts listed above will allow readers to understand the major issues society has with acceptance of this community.

I’d like to start by saying that I personally don’t find your comments or questions about transgender and intersex in any way as being offensive. I can’t imagine anyone who identifies as either would be offended by someone legitimately trying to understand without judgment. I feel that the LGBT+ community has included so many sub-identities because of the need for acknowledgment and understanding of the diversity that exists. Although none of these identities are new, the terminology to many are very new and growing. Even many of us who have been “members” of the LGBT+ community for several decades are scratching our heads at new terms and definitions. Or maybe I haven’t been paying enough attention over the years. As a lesbian of over 40 years, I too, am confused by much of this so please don’t feel out of place if you do. With that being said, I hope I can shed some light on your question about transgender and intersex identities.

Transgender individuals were surveyed by Trans Media Watch through questionnaires about how they felt about the representation of transgendered people in the media (Kermode 2). Trans Media Watch is a volunteer charity that aims to improve the media’s coverage of transgender and intersex issues. They surveyed 256 transgendered people who ranged in age from one individual at 13 years of age to two other individuals between 76 to 80 years of age (Kermode 2).

Why do you people dislike transgender? Well the reason is transgender will go in the bathroom they are right now a girl or a boy. People don’t want girls go in the boys bathroom and people don’t want boys in the girls bathroom. Some people think it's ok for transgender people to go in the bathroom they feel most comfortable to go in. I think people should go in the bathroom they feel is comfortable to go in, but transgenders should go in the bathroom they are born a girl or boy. A girl goes in bathroom if there a girl and a boy goes in the boys bathroom to make sure everybody is ok with people if transgender goes to bathroom whenever they want to.