Transgender

brought along with transgenderism to only be considered a humanitarian problem. Some problems that are also brought along with transgenderism include: separated gender spaces and activities (i.e. bathrooms, changing rooms, boy-scouts, and sports), transgender health care costs, and human self-integrity. But let me say one thing, I have no grudges against what a person believes in and firmly believe a person should have the right…

that have targeted transgender people was at a historical high of 15 people in 2015 (Steinmetz). An Ohio transgender male to female named Leelah Alcorn, committed suicide after they realized that their parents and the world around them would not accept them (Fantz). Nearly 15 percent of transgender people have reported being sexually assaulted while in prison and 12 percent of transgender youth have reported being sexually assaulted while in K-12 (“Sexual Assault in the Transgender Community”).…

In the essay “When Women Become Men at Wellesley,” Ruth Padawer discusses the debate of having transgender males at an all women’s college. She states how women seek these colleges in order to find empowerment in how women are the leaders on campus and making the decisions. This makes it harder on the students who are transgender men coming into a woman’s space. They often feel like outsiders and asked Wellesley College to change their motto of “sisterhood” to “siblinghood” and to use inclusive…

reassignment surgery is any surgical procedure by which a transgender person's physical appearance and function of their existing characteristics are altered to resemble that of their identified gender. To even be considered to do the surgery people would have to dress, live and go under a psychiatric evaluation. The purpose of this is to make sure and be certain whether surgery is the best choice for whomever. Although sex reassignment surgery and transgender people are becoming a more of a…

the underlying issues with the law. Many in favor of the law, such as former Governor Pat McCrory, argue that it protects the privacy of transgender individuals. Others that stand with the Justice Department are arguing that the bill is discriminatory and unnecessary. In addition, two laws have been proposed by lawmakers. The first policy states that transgender individuals are obligated to use the restroom that corresponds with the…

away cities rights to enact their own laws. The most recent example is North Carolina’s new law, the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, or as it is more commonly known as, HB 2. Passed in March, this law overrides “Charlotte’s law that said transgender people in the state’s largest city could use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity.” (Barbash). HB 2 also nullified some local statutes that would’ve increased protections for the LGBT community. (Gordon, Peralta, Price). This…

Youth is an example of a program that uses principles of psychology and social justice in order to promote inclusiveness within the community. Specifically, Pride for Youth is a nonprofit organization that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth; their mission is to enhance the health and well-being of LGBTQ youth through supportive services, education, and development (Long Island Crisis Center, 2009). Pride for Youth offers a variety of services…

Chaz Bono, a Transgender male, embraced his gender identity by becoming a man trapped in a woman’s body. Although he felt that he always was a man, it seemed that he couldn’t break the chains of self-insecurity that held him in bondage. It was tough for him knowing that he loved those around him, but he hated the image that he saw in the mirror. Chaz was willing to prove to people that he wasn’t always a woman, but that he was the brave person who didn’t care what others thought of him. In his…

Homosexuality: Cultural Relativism Introduction: What is Homosexual? There is no precise definition of homosexuality .The phenomenon of ‘Homosexuality’ also called as same-sex attraction means that men are sexually or emotionally attracted to men, women are sexually and emotionally attracted to women. According to Lawrence J. Hatter, author of ‘Changing Homosexuality in the Male’ has given this definition: "One who is motivated, in adult life, by a definite preferential erotic attraction to…

While it doesn't give overall equality and they still would not be given full military rights and benefits, as all servicemembers should, it's a step in the right direction. This would allow those who are transgender to be open and receive support from friends, coworkers, and subordinates alike. The hope of many is to have all servicemembers treated equally with the same chances, benefits, punishments and overall treatment. Many are still working towards this…