Meetings Of Transmissions At Rutgers University

In Susan Stryker’s (De)Subjugated Knowledges, she culminates a history of academic attention to transgender studies; tracking the field’s movement from abnormal psychology to its contemporary form of self-analysis and discourse (by which I mean that rather than being discussed by those outside of the trans community, transgender voices are now leading their own academic discussions). At a basic level, Stryker defines transgender studies as that which:

In conducting this investigation, the author utilized “a larger ethno- graphic study…of self-identified trans people of color in the USA… (along with) 31 formal interviews, (and) hundreds of hours of informal interviews” (5). The interviewees were 12 trans women and 19 trans men, aging from 21-52, ethnically diverse and all with some “college education” (5). The topics

Vulnerable populations like transvestites maintain their solitude among themselves or hidden within private communities. Acceptance of this lifestyle is a slow intergrading process within today’s society. The

Two broader themes of codes were identified, including conflation encounters and reactions to a stigmatization of transgender individuals based on the confounding of sexual orientation and gender identity. The second theme included inter-dependence experiences and identify changes associated with the intersecting relationship of gender and sexuality among transgender individuals. Participants included 45 individuals who identified as transgender and gender non-conforming. Gender and sexuality intersect in different ways for transgender and gender non-conforming

During our first member meeting, we had a guest speaker, who provided insight and a better understanding of the transgender community. Also, our common reader; “Trans Bodies, Trans Selves” provided insight and knowledge of the transgender community. The Mini Honors Panel opened many doors and left no questions unanswered for the members of the Michigan Region. Volunteering at the Pride in the Park event connected us to the community. Reaching out to the transgender community helped to better understand and develop our Honors in Action Project including self-awareness for individuals in relation to the transgender issues.

“ Gender reaches into disability; disability wraps around class; class strains against abuse; abuse snarls into sexuality, sexuality, sexuality folds on top of race... everything finally into a single human body.”

The transgender population has unique needs that pose new opportunities and challenges to physical therapists. Hayhurst draws attention to the underlying problem of managing patients who are transgender, the absence of understanding. Clinicians and health care providers have little knowledge about the transgender community and therefore they cannot understand their transgender patient. Uchenna Ossia, says, “many of those on the front lines of health care don’t know what it means to be transgender, and they fail to recognize that people who are transgender often have distinct health care needs.” There is a need for educational courses to help physical therapists have

In December of 2015 in the small city of Lebanon, Ohio, a girl named Leelah committed suicide. She had been posting her story online for a couple of years, writing about her experience in “therapy”, unsupportive parents, and high levels of anxiety and depression stemming from extreme discomfort with her body. Leelah’s suicide went viral. The note she left online was posted repeatedly with expressions of grief from her online followers and anger from complete strangers. The day she died, Leelah’s mother posted on Facebook, “My sweet sixteen year old son, Joshua Ryan Alcorn went to heaven this morning…please continue to keep us in your prayers” (Fantz). Leelah, a transgender girl, is one of many young trans people

In Trauma in Transgender Populations: Risk, Resilience and Clinical Care Mizock and Lewis explains factors that put the transgender population at risk such as working in the sex industry or being targets of hate crimes. (Mizock & Lewis, 2011, p. 336). This article also sheds light on some strategies and types of resources that can build resilience in transgender people. Mizock and Lewis gave a thorough description of what it means to be transgender, transsexual, transman etc. as these terms can often be misused and misapplied to this population. This article highlights some common traumatic experiences shared among the transgender population and how transphobia is contributing to this problem. (Mizock & Lewis, 2011, p.336). I feel this

More and more projects are appearing which attempt to document personal narratives of transgender people. “We should be the ones to write our own story. And we should be talking about the living as well as the dead. We should be offering young trans women just starting to think about themselves as such the hope that they will be able to live long and happy lives” (Thom). Through the newfound accessibility the internet provides, I found a number of new but growing sources of trans oral history available. From personal blogs and video diaries to anthology collections, these resources show actual faces, telling real stories of survival and perseverance. The anecdotes they tell don’t even have to be particularly happy ones; any shared experiences can create a sense of community and camaraderie. For trans teens, having access to people who are struggling with the same obstacles as they are results in the creation of this community, producing the feeling of “I’m not alone”. One specific example I found is called “To Survive on This Shore”, a compilation of photos and interviews of transgender people over the age of fifty. For a teenager who has been told their life expectancy is 23 years, seeing a photo of someone from within their community like 53 year old Charley saying “I am such a whole person now, for going through this. I'm more happy with life,” may just be the encouragement needed to keep them alive. Personal narratives give

To stop the oppression and discrimination toward the transgender community is with education, legislation, and breaking the social barrier so that every transgender man and woman can feel safe. The hardship of the transgender community doesn’t just go to the hurtful slang, but it can go as far as getting denied health-care to being murdered or harm for being transgender.

Transphobia is a phenomena of emotional disgust towards individuals who do not conform to social gender expectations—in other words, it is the revulsion with those who identify with the gender that is opposite from the one they were distinguished with at birth (Bandini, Elia, and Maggi 49). There are two components that come into play when conceptualizing transphobism. The first is genderism, which is in reference to the cognitive beliefs and views towards the transgendered. The second is genderbashing, which is the physical assault or harassment towards these individuals (Bandini, Elia, and Maggi 49). The harassment brought about by genderism and genderbashing affect various areas of their lives. Transsexuals have reported persistent and extreme

This paper focuses on different difficulties faced by the LGBTQ community, expounding on history, employment discrimination, gay marriage as well as transgender issues in the contemporary society. As we conducted the research, we studied critiques toward things that need to be changed. This includes laws and general acceptance on a cultural level. Additionally, the paper also deals specifically with issues faced by transgender people regarding public bathroom use, as well as more broad information about the trans community. This paper is meant to be from the perspective of social workers, and reflect the ideals of the philosophy of social justice. This group paper also includes information from interviews conducted personally for the purpose

Nothing speaks louder words regarding the wrong and the cruelty in society as does the poem “I am Trans”. Written by a young transgender woman herself, the poem brings clear view to the kinds of threats those who are transgender face in their day to day lives. Heather (last name not provided) is our coordinator, our author so to speak, while we’re being tugged along line by line of each tragic tale of the wrong done to real transgender individuals. When I say real, I truly do mean the lines provided give the actual stories of those transgender individuals who have been targeted for assault and killed. The poem recounts these events and gives a powerful message in the end about the rights this particular minority requires.

It is 8:15 in the morning. I’ve hit snooze since 6:45 and I now find myself tripping over dog toys and miscellaneous clothing items in a struggle to be office appropriate, and actually in said office, within the next 45 minutes. I pull a pair of black slacks out of the dryer and hop onto the scale next to the washer. God damnit I think to myself as I look down at the red number staring back at me. Guess my food binge yesterday decided to bless me with an added 3 pounds. I find a matching blouse, coordinating blazer, and check myself one last time in the mirror before heading out the door. Laying open, page folded, on my bed rests the memoir of Rajee Narinesingh, a transgender advocate and woman of color. On my nightstand, the trans* narratives of Alana Sholar and Aaron Raz similarly sit. There is something raw and refreshing about demanding the ability to live comfortably in your own skin. That might sound crazy coming from a cis normative person such as me, but I actually mean it. Whether it is letting go of spiritual and cultural footholds, physically altering our the body, or allowing others in to experience our true self, changing our lives to match who we are, although scary, allows us the opportunity to live unapologetically for who we actually are.