2000s
In the early 2000s, the Gender Recognition Act became UK law after a case of outing became an invasion of privacy in the courts. (Transgender History, 2002-2004)
Gwen Amber Rose was beaten and strangled in October 2002, which sparked worldwide outrage and ended in the sentencing of two guilty defendants to fifteen years to life in prison for second degree murder (Transgender 2006). Also in 2006, star Felicity Huffman received an Oscar nomination for her acting in the film Transamerica.
Jacqueline Dufresnoy, who underwent surgery in 1958 and is hailed as the first trans woman to undergo reassignment, died at age 75 in 2006 (Transgender 2006). In 2007, “The Pregnant Man” became famous for becoming pregnant while living as a man (Transgender History, 2008).
In 2011, “with the help of the community” Trans Media Watch persuaded Channel 4 in the United Kingdom to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, an agreement to fairly represent trans people in the media (Transgender History, 2011).
“Currently, the diagnosis for gender identity disorder includes ‘a strong and persistent cross gender identification’ and ‘persistent discomfort about one’s assigned sex or a sense of inappropriateness in the gender role of that sex’” (Reicherzer 2008, p.341). In addition, “an individual who identifies a transgender experience and recognizes a personal need for sexual reassignment surgery must seek two professionals to diagnose the ‘disorder’ and provide written recommendations for sexual reassignment surgery as an appropriate treatment protocol” (Reicherzer, p.341).
Gwen Amber Rose was beaten and strangled in October 2002, which sparked worldwide outrage and ended in the sentencing of two guilty defendants to fifteen years to life in prison for second degree murder (Transgender 2006). Also in 2006, star Felicity Huffman received an Oscar nomination for her acting in the film Transamerica.
Jacqueline Dufresnoy, who underwent surgery in 1958 and is hailed as the first trans woman to undergo reassignment, died at age 75 in 2006 (Transgender 2006). In 2007, “The Pregnant Man” became famous for becoming pregnant while living as a man (Transgender History, 2008).
In 2011, “with the help of the community” Trans Media Watch persuaded Channel 4 in the United Kingdom to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, an agreement to fairly represent trans people in the media (Transgender History, 2011).
“Currently, the diagnosis for gender identity disorder includes ‘a strong and persistent cross gender identification’ and ‘persistent discomfort about one’s assigned sex or a sense of inappropriateness in the gender role of that sex’” (Reicherzer 2008, p.341). In addition, “an individual who identifies a transgender experience and recognizes a personal need for sexual reassignment surgery must seek two professionals to diagnose the ‘disorder’ and provide written recommendations for sexual reassignment surgery as an appropriate treatment protocol” (Reicherzer, p.341).
References
“Transgender History.” transgenderzone.com. 2011. Transgender Zone.
Reicherzer, Stacee. "Evolving Language And Understanding In The Historical Development Of The Gender Identity Disorder Diagnosis." Journal Of LGBT Issues In Counseling 2.4 (2008): 326-347.
Reicherzer, Stacee. "Evolving Language And Understanding In The Historical Development Of The Gender Identity Disorder Diagnosis." Journal Of LGBT Issues In Counseling 2.4 (2008): 326-347.
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