Trans and the DSM-IV
Thanks to volare for the info, gotten via a post by amberite
The American Psychiatric Association has put together a committee to reexamine the status of GID (Gender Identity Disorder) in the Diagnostics and Statistics Manual (the DSM). This commission contains ex-gay personalities, autogynephilia people, and orgasmic dysfunction therapists... but very few who actually have experience with trans people!
There will be, of course, a letter writing campaign in the works - this post is to get those interested in participating in such a campaign ready to do so.
If you'd like to read up on the issue, here are two great articles:
http://www.bilerico.com/2008/05/uh_oh.php
http://dentedbluemercedes.wordpress.com/2008/04/05/destigmatization-versus-coverage-and-access-the-medical-model-of-transsexuality/
As many of you know, I have loved ones and friends who are trans, and this is a cause close to my heart. Definitely feel free to repost the information where you feel it's appropriate.
When I learn more about where to write, etc. I will definitely make another post!
The American Psychiatric Association has put together a committee to reexamine the status of GID (Gender Identity Disorder) in the Diagnostics and Statistics Manual (the DSM). This commission contains ex-gay personalities, autogynephilia people, and orgasmic dysfunction therapists... but very few who actually have experience with trans people!
There will be, of course, a letter writing campaign in the works - this post is to get those interested in participating in such a campaign ready to do so.
If you'd like to read up on the issue, here are two great articles:
http://www.bilerico.com/2008/05/uh_oh.php
http://dentedbluemercedes.wordpress.com/2008/04/05/destigmatization-versus-coverage-and-access-the-medical-model-of-transsexuality/
As many of you know, I have loved ones and friends who are trans, and this is a cause close to my heart. Definitely feel free to repost the information where you feel it's appropriate.
When I learn more about where to write, etc. I will definitely make another post!