Trans experience challenges the notion that individuals are pre-determined. This means that people who identify as transgender have to create their own identity through the process of transitioning....
Trans embodiment can lead to an expansion of what is considered beautiful because it challenges traditional definitions of beauty that are based on physical traits associated with one's assigned...
Internalized transphobia is a phenomenon that occurs when someone who identifies as transgender experiences rejection, exclusion, or fear from society. This can lead to negative self-perceptions...
Transgender individuals face immense social pressure to conform to gender norms and stereotypes that may be incongruent with their authentic selves.
Many trans people have chosen to embrace their...
Transgender individuals face unique challenges when it comes to expressing their true selves and living authentically. While society has become increasingly accepting of gender nonconformity, there...
What psychological challenges are associated with concealing transgender identity in non-affirming environments?
Transgender people often face difficulties when trying to hide their gender...
Sociopolitical systems influence access to hormone therapy and other gender-affirming interventions in various ways. These include government policies, healthcare insurance plans, cultural beliefs,...
Transphobia is a prejudice against transgender people based on their gender identity. It can manifest itself in various ways, such as denying access to basic human rights, discriminating in...
The issue of systemic violence against transgender individuals is deeply rooted in cultural fears and anxieties surrounding gender identity, embodiment, and social norms. This type of violence...
Transphobia is a pervasive form of prejudice that affects individuals who do not identify with their assigned gender at birth. Transphobic attitudes are often rooted in fear, ignorance, and lack of...