There has been an increasing awareness of the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals who also belong to other marginalized groups such as people of color, immigrants, and those with...
The topic of healthcare access is an important one for those seeking hormone therapy treatments. In order to understand how disparities in healthcare can affect this type of treatment, it is...
Historically, the idea that being gay was an illness led to discrimination and oppression. It was believed that people who engaged in same-sex activity were suffering from a mental disorder. This...
Gender Affirmation is an important and necessary process that involves various aspects such as medical, legal, social, psychological, and emotional aspects. It is a journey for transgender...
Gender transition is the process of changing one's social role from male to female or vice versa. It may involve changes to physical appearance such as hairstyle, clothing, voice, and name;...
Transgender individuals are subject to physical and psychological violence at a higher rate than their cisgender counterparts. This is due to systemic discrimination that persists in society....
Internalized transphobia refers to a state in which an individual who identifies as transgender experiences deep-seated fear, anxiety, shame, and self-hatred related to their gender identity. This...
The intersectionality theory, first introduced by Kimberlé Crenshaw in the late 1980s, proposes that an individual's multiple identities may overlap to create unique experiences of oppression and...
Clinicians provide a wide range of services related to gender care, including medical, psychological, and social support. When it comes to providing these services, they must balance their desire to...
What is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria is a condition where an individual experiences significant discomfort or distress because there's a mismatch between their biological sex and the gender...