Conflation and interdependence in the intersection of gender and sexuality among transgender individuals.

Mizock, Lauren; Hopwood, Ruben

doi:10.1037/sgd0000157

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“…Since NB respondents may not be visibly gender nonconforming, they may have ''passing privilege,'' in which a person is able to remain within the framework of intelligibility due to phenotypic similarities to dominant groups. 20 In the context of the transgender community, passing indicates a person's ability to be perceived as cisgender, therefore reducing risk of discrimination and stigma.…”

Section: Kachen and Pharrmentioning

confidence: 99%

Health Care Access and Utilization by Transgender Populations: A United States Transgender Survey Study

Kachen

Pharr

2020

Transgender Health

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There is little research examining disparities among subcategories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people who identify as transgender. The purpose of this study is to elucidate health disparities regarding access to and utilization of health care and experiences with discrimination within the transgender community. Methods: The United States Transgender Survey (USTS) was conducted online between January and December of 2015. The survey included questions about health care access, utilization, and discrimination. Chi-squared tests were used to identify differences in demographic variables among transfeminine (TF), transmasculine (TM), and nonbinary (NB) participants. Logistic regression was used to analyze differences in health care access, utilization, and discrimination between the three groups. Results: A total of 27,715 transgender-identifying people participated in the survey. TF and TM individuals were more likely to report postponement of health care utilization due to fear of discrimination and had experienced discrimination in the health care setting than NB respondents. NB respondents were more likely to delay care due to cost. Conclusions: Results from this USTS analysis indicate the need for medical education, policy implementation, and intersectional research to establish health equity for transgender people.

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Section: Kachen and Pharrmentioning

confidence: 99%

Health Care Access and Utilization by Transgender Populations: A United States Transgender Survey Study

Kachen

Pharr

2020

Transgender Health

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“…Trans individuals typically report significant stress associated with changes in sexual orientation or attraction as they transition to affirm gender (Mizock & Hopwood, 2016). For example, the shift in being "read" as a lesbian to being read as a heterosexual man might be confusing and challenging, as it may involve misrecognition.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, the shift in being "read" as a lesbian to being read as a heterosexual man might be confusing and challenging, as it may involve misrecognition. Trans individuals often report discomfort with traditional sexual orientation labels because of the static and binary conception of gender underlying such labels, often preferring the label queer, which explicitly challenges all forms of normative identity categorization (Katz-Wise et al, 2016;Kuper, Nussbaum, & Mustanski, 2012;Mizock & Hopwood, 2016). Studies suggest that both transgender men and transgender women are more likely to report sexual attraction to women, though notable numbers report attraction to gay men (Devor, 1993;Factor & Rothblum, 2008).…”

Section: Identity and Sexual Subjectivitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Queer Intimacies: A New Paradigm for the Study of Relationship Diversity

Hammack

Frost

Hughes

2018

The Journal of Sex Research

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Recognition of sexual and gender diversity in the 21st century challenges normative assumptions of intimacy that privilege heterosexual monogamy and the biological family unit, presume binary cisgender identities, essentialize binary sexual identities, and view sexual or romantic desire as necessary. We propose a queer paradigm to study relationship diversity grounded in seven axioms: intimacy may occur (1) within relationships featuring any combination of cisgender, transgender, or nonbinary identities; (2) with people of multiple gender identities across the life course; (3) in multiple relationships simultaneously with consent; (4) within relationships characterized by consensual asymmetry, power exchange, or role-play; (5) in the absence or limited experience of sexual or romantic desire; (6) in the context of a chosen rather than biological family; and (7) in other possible forms yet unknown. We review research on queer relational forms, including same-sex relationships; relationships in which one or more partners identify as transgender, gender nonbinary, bisexual, pansexual, sexually fluid, "mostly" straight, asexual, or aromantic; polyamory and other forms of consensual nonmonogamy; kink/fetish relationships; and chosen families. We argue that a queer paradigm shifts the dominant scientific conception of relationships away from the confines of normativity toward an embrace of diversity, fluidity, and possibility.

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“…Studies throughout the world have confirmed that misperceptions often lie at the heart of the mistreatment of people who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming both in clinical care and other social contexts [11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18]. For instance, although transgender men who have female reproductive organs and genitalia need gynecologic care, a study has shown that most of them are reluctant to visit a gynecologist annually due to gender identity concerns [15].…”

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confidence: 99%

Righting the Misperceptions of Men Having Sex with Men: A Pre-Requisite for Protecting and Understanding Gender Incongruence in Vietnam

Nguyen

Khuat

et al. 2019

JCM

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Protecting the rights of the lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, intersex, and queers (LGBTIQ) population requires, first and foremost, a proper understanding of their sexual orientation and gender identity. This study highlights a severe misunderstanding and lack of knowledge among health professionals in Vietnam with regard to the men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgenders. This study uses (i) a survey based on the convenience sampling method among 150 health workers that covered 61 questions and (ii) 12 in-depth interviews in two metropolitan centres in Vietnam, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city. Three main topics are explored: (i) the general knowledge of healthcare workers about MSM and transgenders; (ii) their knowledge about the sexual reproductive health and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) risks of MSM and transgenders; and (iii) their attitudes and behaviors towards MSM and transgenders. One of the notable findings is how prevalent the misperceptions are across the board, namely, in staff of both sexes, in both cities, at various kinds of medical facilities, at different work positions and educational levels. Half of the respondents consider transgenders to have a curable mental problem while 45% say MSM only have sex with males. Most remarkably, 12.7% state if they have any choice, they want nothing to do with MSM and transgenders. The study finds there is a considerable percentage of health professionals who lack knowledge about the diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, and health issues related to the sexual minorities and gender non-conforming population. To improve the clinical process for serving these at-risk groups, the study suggests the continual education for the health workers needs to be added to their formal as well as in-job training.

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Conflation and interdependence in the intersection of gender and sexuality among transgender individuals.

Cited by 27 publications

References 42 publications

Health Care Access and Utilization by Transgender Populations: A United States Transgender Survey Study

Health Care Access and Utilization by Transgender Populations: A United States Transgender Survey Study

Queer Intimacies: A New Paradigm for the Study of Relationship Diversity

Righting the Misperceptions of Men Having Sex with Men: A Pre-Requisite for Protecting and Understanding Gender Incongruence in Vietnam

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