Genderqueer and Non-Binary Genders

Description

This book addresses the emerging field of genderqueer or non-binary genders - that is, individuals who do not identify as male or female. It considers theoretical, research, practice, and activist perspectives; and outlines a basis for good practice when working with non-binary individuals. The first section provides an overview of historical, legal and academic aspects of this phenomenon. The second section explores how psychotherapeutic, psychological and psychiatric theory and practice are adapting to a non-binary model of gender, and the third section considers the body related aspects, from endocrinology to surgery. This work will appeal to a wide readership, from practitioners working with non-binary individuals - including psychologists, surgeons, social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, endocrinologists, psychotherapists and counselors, lawyers, and healthcare workers - to researchers interested in the study of gender identities, to students and gender activists. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Introduction (Christina Richards, Walter Pierre Bouman, Meg-John Barker)....Pages 1-8 Front Matter ....Pages 9-9 History and Cultural Diversity (Ben Vincent, Ana Manzano)....Pages 11-30 Non-binary Activism (S. Bear Bergman, Meg-John Barker)....Pages 31-51 Academic Theory (Jay Stewart)....Pages 53-72 Law (Rob Clucas, Stephen Whittle)....Pages 73-99 Front Matter ....Pages 101-101 Psychotherapy (Meg-John Barker, Alex Iantaffi)....Pages 103-124 Psychiatry (Sarah Murjan, Walter Pierre Bouman)....Pages 125-140 Psychology (Christina Richards)....Pages 141-167 Front Matter ....Pages 169-169 Child and Adolescent Endocrinology (Gary E. Butler)....Pages 171-182 Adult Endocrinology (Leighton Seal)....Pages 183-223 Chest Surgeries (Andrew Yelland)....Pages 225-245 Surgery for Bodies Commonly Gendered as Male (James Bellringer)....Pages 247-263 Genital Surgery for Bodies Commonly Gendered as Female (David Ralph, Nim Christopher, Giulio Garaffa)....Pages 265-282 Future Directions (Alex Iantaffi)....Pages 283-296 Back Matter ....Pages 297-306