Female-to-male (FtM) transgender people's experiences in Australia : a national study /

Female-to-male (FtM) transgender people's experiences in Australia : a national study /

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Author / Creator:	Jones, Tiffany, author.
Imprint:	Cham : Springer, [2015] ©2015
Description:	1 online resource.
Language:	English
Series:	SpringerBriefs in sociology SpringerBriefs in sociology.
Subject:	Transgender people -- Australia. Transgender people. Australia.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11091163

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Other authors / contributors:	Del Pozo de Bolger, Andrea, author. Dune, Tinashe, author. Lykins, Amy, author. Hawkes, Gail, 1945- author.
ISBN:	9783319138299 3319138294 3319138286 9783319138282 9783319138282
Digital file characteristics:	text file PDF
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references. Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed January 19, 2015).
Summary:	This Briefs is the first national study on female-to-male (FtM) transgender people?s experiences in Australia. It describes an extensive study that fills the current gap in Australian research on the specific experiences and beliefs about transition for contemporary Australian FtM transgender people. Following an overview of current literature on the various aspects of and approaches to transgender issues, this briefs describes in detail the design, participants and findings of the study. The Briefs offers useful statistics and stories related to participants' identities, education, health, sexual and social lives. It ends with recommendations to all those working in the various offices and institutions that FtM transgender people encounter in their everyday life, and represents and invaluable resource for researchers, service providers and gender diverse communities alike.
Other form:	Printed edition: 9783319138282
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-319-13829-9

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Design of the Study
Chapter 3. Our Diverse FtM Transgender Participants
Chapter 4. Gender Identity
Chapter 5. Transitioning & Other Options
Chapter 6. Health
Chapter 7. Mental Health
Chapter 8. Education
Chapter 9. Employment
Chapter 10. Discrimination, Social Acceptance and Support
Chapter 11. Sexuality, Romance and Relationships
Chapter 12. Parenting
Chapter 13. Conclusion and Recommendations.