Essays on Transgender

The lives of transgender individuals are complex and influenced by a multitude of factors, not simply linked to their gender identity, sexual orientation, or transition; variables such as race, ethnicity, and gender come into play as well, and are often overlooked when analyzing the intense,...

The walls of our temples and the pages of our epics talk about the sexual fluidity which was a part of ancient India. But the times have changed. Globalized India has placed sexuality in watertight compartments therefore causing a loss in the vivid history it...

Introduction While transgender people have always existed throughout the entire timeline of humanity, the societal acceptance of deviating from assigned genders continues to be a contested debate. Particularly in modern western cultures, gender and sex are largely synonymous. While cultures throughout history have recognized transgender...

As the literature suggests, there is a dire need for radical change within medical education programs and practices. In order to address the issue of transgender health disparities, medical training and awareness must be improved upon. There is ample evidence indicating that the medical training...

Parents of Trans and Gender Diverse Kids – Western NL, is the first transgender support group in Corner Brook for both Trans people and their parents that takes place at Grenfell Campus. The meetings are organized so that the transgender people meet in one room,...

In the book, sex plays a major role in Desdemona’s development. Having grown up within the confines of a strict Greek Culture, she has been taught that maintaining her purity is paramount. Due to this cultural pressure placed upon her, Desdemona has lived her life...

In this decade, more people are identifying as transgender, this has led to changes in all aspects of life. Debates are being held by government, trans activist and individuals on gender neutral terminology, gender neutral pronouns, and the education of the public towards these issue....