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[Transsexualism : an obsolete nosological category]
1Centre émile Durkheim - Université Victor Segalen - 3 ter, Place de la Victoire - 33000 Bordeaux.
Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
|October 10, 2012
Summary
The concept of transsexualism, a medical invention, is increasingly critiqued by trans individuals. Current transition protocols fail to meet diverse trans people's needs, prompting a re-evaluation of trans identities.
Area of Science:
- Sociology of medicine
- Gender studies
- Psychiatry
Context:
- Transsexualism is a medical construct in France, involving legal, medical, and psychiatric assessments.
- Recent studies reveal the concept of transsexualism inadequately addresses the needs of all transgender individuals.
- Only a small fraction of transgender people engage in formal transsexualization protocols for transition.
Purpose:
- To analyze the subjective depathologization and depsychiatrization of trans identities.
- To examine contemporary understandings of transgender "becomings" and identity evolution.
- To critically assess the limitations of current transsexualism diagnostic and clinical frameworks.
Summary:
- Quantitative and qualitative research indicates a divergence between the medical concept of transsexualism and the lived experiences of many trans people.
- Individuals often reject the "transsexual" label and report negative experiences with clinical transition processes.
- The study highlights a growing movement towards self-defined trans identities outside traditional medicalized pathways.
Impact:
- Challenges the medicalization of trans identities and advocates for more inclusive approaches to gender transition.
- Informs healthcare providers, legal professionals, and policymakers about the evolving needs and perspectives of the transgender community.
- Contributes to a broader discourse on depathologization and the self-determination of gender identity.
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