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Transsexualism in Vietnam.

E M Heiman, Cao-Van-Lê

    Archives of Sexual Behavior
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study examines a Vietnamese male transsexual, highlighting societal acceptance of gender variance. It explores how cultures, like Vietnam

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Psychology
    • Cultural Anthropology
    • Gender Studies

    Background:

    • Transsexual syndrome presents as a persistent identification with the opposite gender, despite biological sex.
    • Societal responses to transsexualism vary significantly across cultures, influencing individual experiences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the social dimensions of transsexualism within a specific cultural context (Vietnamese peasantry).
    • To explore the spectrum of societal handling of transsexual behavior, from institutionalization to marginalization.

    Main Methods:

    • Case study of an individual exhibiting transsexual syndrome in rural Vietnam.
    • Qualitative analysis of societal structures and cultural patterns related to gender variance.

    Main Results:

    • The case illustrates a transsexual individual who successfully navigates society while desiring surgical transformation.
    • Vietnamese society exhibits a continuum of responses to gender variance, including institutionalized roles and hidden individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • Cultural context profoundly shapes the visibility and social integration of transsexual individuals.
    • Understanding societal frameworks is crucial for comprehending the lived experiences of transsexual persons.

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