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A '''transsexual''' is a person who has had, or plans to obtain, a [[sex change]], and many are involved in [[transgender activism]]. | A '''transsexual''' is a person who has had, or plans to obtain, a [[sex change]], and many are involved in [[transgender activism]]. | ||
| − | Biologically, a transsexual can be defined as a person who has a [[gender identity]] that differs from their own [[primary sex characteristics]]. In order to obtain a [[sex change]], established international medical standards require someone to be treated for [[gender identity disorder]] for at least one year, with unsuccessful resolution of the medical disorder without surgical means, and it is intended to stop insane people and crossdressers from getting SRS, as it would cause harm to their mental health. It is intended to be used only as a last resort, when all other therapies have failed. <ref>http://www.wpath.org/Documents2/socv6.pdf</ref> | + | Biologically, a transsexual can be defined as a person who has a [[gender identity]] that differs from their own [[primary sex characteristics]]. In order to obtain a [[sex change]], established international medical standards require someone to be treated for [[gender identity disorder]] for at least one year, with unsuccessful resolution of the medical disorder without surgical means, and it is intended to stop insane people and crossdressers from getting SRS, as it would cause harm to their mental health. It is intended to be used only as a last resort, when all other therapies have failed.<ref>http://www.wpath.org/Documents2/socv6.pdf</ref> |
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*[http://www.oregonlive.com/metro/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1203474312300211.xml&coll=7 Transsexual inmate loses sex-change surgery lawsuit], Ashbel Green, ''The Oregonian'', February 20, 2008 | *[http://www.oregonlive.com/metro/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1203474312300211.xml&coll=7 Transsexual inmate loses sex-change surgery lawsuit], Ashbel Green, ''The Oregonian'', February 20, 2008 | ||
[[Category:Medicine]] | [[Category:Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Psychology]] | [[Category:Psychology]] | ||
Revision as of 14:17, June 24, 2016
A transsexual is a person who has had, or plans to obtain, a sex change, and many are involved in transgender activism.
Biologically, a transsexual can be defined as a person who has a gender identity that differs from their own primary sex characteristics. In order to obtain a sex change, established international medical standards require someone to be treated for gender identity disorder for at least one year, with unsuccessful resolution of the medical disorder without surgical means, and it is intended to stop insane people and crossdressers from getting SRS, as it would cause harm to their mental health. It is intended to be used only as a last resort, when all other therapies have failed.[1]
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External links
- Transsexual inmate loses sex-change surgery lawsuit, Ashbel Green, The Oregonian, February 20, 2008