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[Autogynephilia]
Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo
|July 26, 2012
Summary
Gender identity disorder involves strong identification with the opposite gender. This paper explores the controversial concept of autogynephilia, a paraphilic tendency in some transgender individuals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sexology
Context:
- Gender identity disorder is a sexual disorder.
- Clinical experience with the transgender population has advanced understanding.
- Initial understanding focused on sexual orientation.
Purpose:
- To explore the evolution and controversies surrounding the concept of autogynephilia.
- To examine autogynephilia's role in diagnosing and managing adult male gender identity disorders.
Summary:
- Autogynephilia, the erotic focus on oneself as a woman, is a debated concept in transgender studies.
- Blanchard's work highlighted autogynephilia in classifying gender identity disorders.
- This concept is used to describe "nonhomosexual" or "autogynephilic transsexuals".
Impact:
- Provides insight into the complexities of gender identity and sexual paraphilias.
- Contributes to the ongoing discourse on transgender identity and diagnosis.
- Highlights the need for nuanced understanding in clinical management.
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