Transgender and non-binary individuals experience various levels of challenges when it comes to their romantic and social lives due to discrimination and prejudice that they face. One unique...
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: Understanding the challenges of transgender and nonbinary romantic and social lives
Gender Roles and Sexual Relationships
Gender roles have been traditionally defined as the societal expectations placed upon men and women in terms of behavior and social norms. These roles have...
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: Reimagining gender through lesbian relationships: exploring embodied ethics and sexual intimacy
The notion that one's gender identity is separate from one's physical appearance has been increasingly accepted since the early 20th century. Transgender people have become more visible in public...
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: Exploring how transgender visibility challenges traditional gender roles and bodily autonomy
The concept of perfection has long been associated with the idea of balance, proportion, and symmetry. In Western culture, this has often been linked to ideals of beauty that are based on classical...
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: Sexuality and perfection: challenging traditional ideas of beauty and intimacy
Gatekeeping is an institutional practice that involves restricting access to resources based on specific criteria. In the context of medicine, it refers to the process by which medical professionals...
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: What does gatekeeping mean for trans people seeking medical care?
Transgender youth face unique challenges navigating environments where their gender identity is denied or questioned. From an early age, they may be exposed to messages from family members, peers,...
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: Overcoming obstacles as a trans youth: strategies for building resilience & finding community
Transgender Individuals' Romantic Aspirations
Transgender people are born with an inherent gender identity that does not match their assigned sex at birth. They face significant social, cultural,...
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: Transgender individuals romantic aspirations: navigating love & intimacy in a binary world
One significant challenge that transgender people face is navigating institutional barriers such as legal and medical systems. These systems often require proof of gender change through surgery or...
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: How transgender individuals navigate institutional barriers & find support systems
Repeated gender performance is an important aspect of social life that can be used to challenge the norms set by society. It refers to the process through which individuals adopt behaviors and...
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: Repeated gender performances: challenging societal norms through selfexpression
Medical Understanding of Transgender Identities Evolved Over Time
The medical understanding of transgender identities has evolved significantly over time due to changes in society, technology, and...
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: Trans sexuality: exploring the evolution of gender identity through medicine