Body
The wide community of gender-queer or gender-fluid people stirs controversy by itself, but transgender peoples and Gender Identity Disorder have a history of bias and misunderstandings. The following pages cover the history of gender reassignment surgeries, relevance to politics, medicine, and religion, and the major arguments for either side.
History of Gender Identity Disorder
Profiles
Relevance
For Sexual Reassignment
Against Sexual Reassignment
History of Gender Identity Disorder
Profiles
Relevance
For Sexual Reassignment
Against Sexual Reassignment
Relevance
The LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people) movement has gained speed in recent years due to an increased number of suicides in gay teens. Although transgender issues are not the most prominent set of rights being discussed, they fall under the category of LGBT.
In Canada, surgeries are not covered in most Maritime States, and funding for sexual reassignment was cut in Alberta in 2009. Check out this map to find out more about what’s covered and where.
Over the years, transsexualism has been defined and re-defined as a mental disorder and a “state-of-mind.” Medical professionals and researchers are still attempting to understand the disorder and define the legal status of transgender people who have transitioned.
In Canada, surgeries are not covered in most Maritime States, and funding for sexual reassignment was cut in Alberta in 2009. Check out this map to find out more about what’s covered and where.
Over the years, transsexualism has been defined and re-defined as a mental disorder and a “state-of-mind.” Medical professionals and researchers are still attempting to understand the disorder and define the legal status of transgender people who have transitioned.
Conference
Every year, members of the Society get together for our annual conference. Read about speakers, ticket pricing, and the schedule of this year’s events.
Life
In "Life," the history of assisted suicide and the controversy surrounding the issue are discussed.
Mind
_In “Mind,” the history and issues associated with the use of antidepressants are summarized.