History of Gender Identity Disorder
Before the 1950s, “experiences of gender blending have historically been revered, or at the very least, grudgingly tolerated as lived experiences of important religious purpose.” (Stacee, p. 327) The history pages cover Gender Identity Disorder and Surgery from the 1950s to the present.
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References
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. Academic Search Complete. Web. 01 Nov. 2011.
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