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Two beginnings of trans experience

Started by SandraJane, August 18, 2012, 06:21:29 AM

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August 18, 2012, 06:21:29 AM




Two beginnings of trans experience


by Autumn Sandeen | Commentary: Trans Progressive | Posted by LGBT Week l Thursday, August 16th, 2012


http://lgbtweekly.com/2012/08/16/two-beginnings-of-trans-experience/


What has come clear to me in nine-plus years of activism is that modern transgender/transsexual history has two significant, distinct beginnings. There are other trans beginning points, for sure, but I'm going to focus on two particular beginnings that have often been in conflict.

The two beginning points I want to focus upon are these: The psychiatric/medical approach to transsexualism, and the civil rights focus of transgender activism.
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