Summary: Growing Up Trans

When they reach an age where they are considered to be able to assemble reasonable decisions they can start the process of transitioning, which is the process they use to match how they feel to their appearance. It can start by changing their hair, clothing and name to using hormones and surgery. Every person’s way of changing is different, not all transgender people have the same process. Some choose not to change anything in their appearance but still ask to be spoken to as if they were the opposite sex and others change everything about themselves to the point where it isn’t even noticeable that they were once a different sex.

Perhaps, you are asking yourself this question, what is gender dysphoria? I have the answer. Gender dysphoria is “ the diagnosis typically given to a person whose assigned birth gender is not the same as the one with which they identify.” However, let’s not confuse this with sexual orientation, this does not mean they are homosexual, this means they do not identify who they are as their given birth

Topics concerning transgender can be very overwhelming for some. When one thinks of the term transgender, one may think of the process of an individual identifying as the opposite sex. The opposite sex of what he or she was born as. For some, this may involve undergoing surgical procedures or taken hormonal medications to fulfill their desire. However, when thinking of this process, one automatically thinks of transgender adults. This is rarely a topic that one would assume would be racing through the minds of young children, but in fact it is. More children today than ever, are either speaking out about their identity concerns, or displaying it in their lives. In fact, according to Date Line NBC, “The handful of American doctors who specialize

Transgender is a metaphorical umbrella term that covers a person whose self-identification, anatomy, appearance, manner, and/or expression is different from the sex assigned to them at birth and does not fit with societies interpretation for the norm of gender roles. Included in the transgender umbrella are transsexual people, non-binary gender identities, and cross-dressing (LGBT Youth, 2017). Transgender individuals are often the target of discrimination, injustice and social stigma that can lead to negative health outcomes.

As I continue on with my essay, I want to elaborate more on to some the causes that effect the transgender community and their rights as people. Scott Skinner-Thompson

Watch the video "Growing up Trans" and read the articles thoroughly. Then use examples and evidence from these sources along with your textbook for full credit. Failure to use these sources will result in a zero.

When someone is transgender and they are going from male to female, NR3C4 (androgen receptor) are not found within the biological males genetics. By not having this receptor the biological male doesn’t form male characteristics properly. This also means that the biological male cannot build testosterone. What causes a transgender female (female to male) is the lack of CYP17. By use of this genetic compound, biological females are able to have a menstruation cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

When I think of transgender people, I think of people who feel inside their body that they are not the gender that was assigned to them. For example, a person who is assigned to be a girl based on her genitalia and other bodily characteristics feels in her brain and her

Many may wonder what being a transgender person really is, a lot of people may see or refer to it as someone who has gone gender transformation, or is confused with who they are. The word transvestite is very much used when referring to a person who identifies with the opposite gender, the word 'Transvestite' itself originated in 1910 by the well known German sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld, who also founded the Berlin institute which was where the first 'sex change' surgeries took place. 'Transsexual' was not used until 1949, the word 'transgender' not until 1971, and 'trans not until 1996, but they all refer to the same thing. The idea of being transgender goes as far back as 1503 BC to the Egyptians. It was believed that their second

seek out other transgender personnel to compare what they are feeling with the experiences of others. The process of

It is said that children are so vulnerable to change that it is much easier to change their habits at such a young age through behavior therapy alone. Adolescents and older may find this therapy less effective so “sex reassignment surgery” is another choice to be considered. “Approximately 80 percent of people who undergo sex reassignment surgery are generally satisfied”.(Kearney) If neither of these therapies work for an individual, then they will more than likely engage in cross dressing or same sex affairs at a later age. “Many adults with gender dysphoria find comfortable, effective ways of living that do not involve all the components of three-phase treatment—psychological, surgical and hormonal. While some individuals manage to do this on their own, psychotherapy can be very helpful in bringing about personal discovery and maturation that facilitate self-comfort. The best outcomes are associated with early diagnosis, a supportive environment, and comprehensive treatment that respects the wishes and desires of the individual.”

1. This opinionated article How Changeable Is Gender? by Richard A. Friedman in the New York Times is a based on various sets of studies done to people in the transgender community, which makes up about 0.3% or 700,000 people in the U.S. In the article, he mentions studies whose results support and contradict his point of view. For instance,a study done in 2008 to 77 "young people" (5-12), both boys and girls, showed that an immense number ( over 50% of the boys) no longer had any sign of gender dysphoria a.k.a gender identity disorder. By these results, Madeleine S.C Wallein, who conducted this specific case study heavily makes us second guess if kids (5-12) with gender dysphoria are stable enough to be certain of who they "think" they might

Johanna Olson in the video Living a Transgender Childhood, in order to diagnose a child with Gender Dysphoria, they must be persistent, consistent, and insistent. Olson names this concept as the profiles of children that have very solid gender identities. As early as 2 years old, the signs and symptoms of having Gender Dysphoria may begin to become more relevant. Dr. Olson states that some of the signs and symptoms in children may include: constantly saying they are the opposite sex, playing with toys that aren’t typical for their gender, rejecting clothes and games relating to their gender, believing they will grow up to be the opposite sex, and saying they want to get rid of their genitals. As the children grow older in their teen years, the symptoms can become far worse. Teenagers may become even more certain that their gender is not true to their body, be disgusted with their genitals, and want their removal. At this time, teenagers at the age of 16 may seek medical attention to help them transition to the opposite sex. Adults will typically have the same symptoms as teens but moreso they will feel more depressed and isolated, as well as dressing as the opposite gender. Left untreated, children and adults with Gender Dysphoria may decide to take matters into their own hands and become

Transgender, denoting or relating to a person whose sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with their birth sex. Many people don’t feel comfortable as their birth sex, and they switch so it is better for them even though a lot of people find it wrong. Transgender people should be treated the same way as non-transgender people.

Transgender is a human who does not identify with the sex that they were assigned at birth. Transgender is often shortened to trans to make it easier to say and convey what they mean easier. Transgender is an umbrella term to encompass many identities. There are many other identities that go along with being transgender like trans man or women, trans demiboy or demigirl, trans nonbinary, and many others. The thing that makes you transgender is if you self identify with being transgender than you are transgender. There are many words at this moment that are used against trans people and some of those words are tranny, transgendered, transexual, shemale, and many others. These words are used against trans people to spread hate in this world. Many trans