What is trans identity?
Trans identity refers to the experience of identifying as a gender that differs from one's assigned gender at birth. This can include being identified as transgender,...
Let's start with the basics. Embodiment is defined as "the state of being embodied," which means having a body or physical form. It can also be seen as an expression of one's identity or personality....
How do trans identities inform philosophical reflection on selfhood, agency, authenticity, and moral responsibility?
Transgender individuals have been subject to discrimination and prejudice for...
The concept of "transgender" refers to individuals whose gender expression differs from their assigned gender at birth. While it is often assumed that this difference represents an inherent...
The process of building one's trans identity
The word "trans" refers to people who do not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth but with another gender instead. In this essay, I...
Transgender embodiment has been an increasingly prominent issue in contemporary philosophy due to its impact on traditional concepts of identity transformation, continuity, and authenticity.
This...
Authenticity is often understood as an unchanging quality that defines who someone truly is, but for many trans people it is a constantly evolving process of becoming. Trans embodiment is an actively...
The concept of identity has been central to philosophy since its earliest days, but it has taken on new urgency in recent years due to the increasing visibility and social recognition of transgender...
Transgender identity is a complicated and multifaceted concept that encompasses a wide range of experiences and identities. One aspect of trans embodiment that has received increasing attention in...
How do trans individuals construct and embody authenticity amid societal pressures to conform?
Transgender people face unique challenges when it comes to creating and expressing their identity....