Jul 8, 2024 · Transgender is an umbrella term used to describe people whose gender identity (sense of themselves as male or female) or gender expression differs from socially constructed norms associated with their birth sex. This includes androgynous, bigendered and gender queer people, who tend to see traditional concepts of gender as restrictive.

Otras se dan cuenta de sus identidades trans o comienzan a experimentar y explorar actitudes y conductas desconformes con el género durante la adolescencia o mucho más adelante en sus vidas. Algunas personas trans asumen sus sentimientos transgenéricos, mientras que otras luchan contra sentimientos de vergüenza o confusión.

Trans-affirmative: Being aware of, respectful and supportive of the needs of transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals. Transgender: An umbrella term encompassing those whose gender identities or gender roles differ from those typically associated with the sex they were assigned at birth.

APA resolution supporting full equality for transgender and gender-variant people, the cultural context surrounding transgender issues, the national transgender discrimination survey, the world professional association for transgender health issues identity recognition statement, the new policy on gender change in passports announced by the U.S. Department of State and more.

Supporting Transgender Youth & Their Families Amidst Trans Sports Bans This document (PDF, 413KB) provides additional context as well as specific resources for transgender youth and their families who are distressed by discriminatory bills and looking for support and ways to take action. This is a joint project of the Trevor Project, Athlete ...

personas trans. Las maneras en que se habla sobre las personas trans en el ámbito académico, científico y de la cultura popular están cambiando constantemente, en particular, a medida que crecen la concientización, el conocimiento y la apertura sobre las personas trans y sus experiencias. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre sexo y género?

Apr 1, 2013 · More studies are exploring treatment for transgender people who seek it, as well as ways to combat the discrimination many still face.

Feb 28, 2024 · Explore APA’s landmark policy endorsing evidence-based care for transgender, gender diverse, and nonbinary individuals, highlighting APA President Cynthia de las Fuentes's emphasis on inclusive healthcare, legislative challenges, and the comprehensive resolution advocating for equitable insurance coverage and affirming parental rights.

Mar 16, 2023 · Images of trans women became more prevalent in film and television, as did programming with same-sex couples raising children. Transphobia, cissexism, and other language (such as “hir” and “them”) became standardized, and film and television programming featured more openly trans youth and adult characters.

May 2, 2022 · Five Myths About Puberty Blockers for Trans Kids, Debunked Fatherly, April 1, 2022. Prohibiting Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Youth Williams Institute, March 2022 There are an estimated 53,800 transgender youth ages 13–17 who live in the 15 states that are considering or have enacted bans on access to gender-affirming medical care.