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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Explores the concept of "profilicity" – identity formation oriented towards profiles.
  • Examines empirical research on transgender identity in collectivist vs. individualist societies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the relationship between profilicity and gender identity.
  • Analyze shifts in gender identity formation from roles to profiles.
  • Conceptualize transgender identity formation within changing societal structures.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical analysis combined with empirical psychology.
  • Critical analysis of gender representation in popular culture.
  • Descriptive case studies of transgender identity formation.

Main Results:

  • Identifies significant differences in transgender identity across traditional and modern societies.
  • Suggests a societal shift from gender roles to gender profiles influencing identity.
  • Case studies illustrate diverse identity formation processes.

Conclusions:

  • Theoretical problems in gender identity formation are better understood through profilicity.
  • Recommends profilicity over authenticity semantics for conceptualizing historical shifts in transgender identity.