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A case of personation.

J R Ball, R Emmerson

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |August 26, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    A 19th-century case study details a patient admitted as male but discovered to be female. This historical account explores the psychological aspects of gender impersonation, suggesting a potential early understanding of transsexualism.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical History
    • Psychology
    • Gender Studies

    Background:

    • This abstract details a unique 19th-century medical case.
    • The case involves a patient admitted to a hospital under a male identity.

    Observation:

    • The patient was subsequently revealed to be biologically female.
    • The circumstances surrounding the gender deception were examined.

    Findings:

    • The patient's personal history and motivations for impersonation were analyzed.
    • Psychological implications of the gender deception were discussed.

    Implications:

    • The case presents a historical perspective on gender identity and expression.
    • A hypothetical diagnosis of transsexualism was considered, offering insight into early conceptualizations of gender dysphoria.