{"product_id":"transgender-health-issues-9781440858871","title":"Transgender Health Issues","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransgender individuals face unique challenges when it comes to their physical, psychological, and social health and well-being. This accessible reference investigates these concerns in depth, offering readers insights into topics such as discrimination and access to health care.Although transgender individuals have always existed, their fight for acceptance and equal rights is just beginning. Within this larger context, one area of emerging concern is their healthphysical, psychological, and social. From legislation determining public restroom access to insurance coverage of hormone therapy for transitioning individuals to harassment and discrimination, transgender people face a number of challenges that can negatively affect their well-being.A part of Greenwood''s \u003cb\u003eHealth and Medical Issues Today\u003c\/b\u003e series, Part I of this book explores definitions of sex and gender, the history of transgender awareness and activism, physical and psychological health concerns specific to transgende\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe intended audience for this series is the general reader seeking a basic overview of issues related to transgender health . . . Summing Up: Recommended. General readers. * Choice *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTransgender Health Issues\u003c\/i\u003e provides a basic introduction to transgender health issues and topics; like any medical source, one should consult with a physician for complete medical advice and information. This is a balanced source, recommended for the circulating collection of a high school or a public library collection. * ARBA *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeries Foreword\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart I: Overview\u003c\/b\u003e 1 What Does It Mean to Be Transgender? 2 A Brief History of Transgender People 3 Transitioning 4 Physical Health 5 Mental Health \u003cb\u003ePart II: Controversies and Issues\u003c\/b\u003e 6 Discrimination against Transgender People 7 Access to Health and Social Services and Public Facilities 8 Transgender Athletes: Who Competes against Whom? 9 Normative Gender Dichotomies and Alternatives 10 Parenting and Family Issues 11 Research Issues \u003cb\u003ePart III: Scenarios\u003c\/b\u003e 12 Case Studies \u003ci\u003eGlossary\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimeline\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSources for Further Information\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019842093399,"sku":"9781440858871","price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781440858871.jpg?v=1750781438","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/transgender-health-issues-9781440858871","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}