Resources
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Intersex
An umbrella term for a wide spectrum of natural variations in sex characteristics involving chromosomal, hormonal, endocrinological, and/or anatomical configurations that do not appear to fit the standard definitions of female and male (Serano, 2018). Shawn has XXY chromosomes, a relatively common intersex variation. Serano, Julia. “Julia’s Trans, Gender, Sexuality, and Activism Glossary.” Juliaserano.com, 2019.
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Labiaplasty
A form of bottom surgery typically performed following a vaginoplasty, intended to enhance some characteristics of the labia minora and/or major.
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Latinx
A gender-neutral term referring to Latin-American individuals. Another alternative is Latine. Both terms replace the letters “a” and “o” as feminine and masculine identifiers.
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Legal Transition
Refers to one or several processes related to changing one’s name and gender marker on government-issued documents, such as driver’s licenses, birth certificates, and passports. Part of Larry’s legal transition involved applying for a court-ordered name change. The name on his driver’s license now accurately reflects his identity.
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Lesbian
A woman who is sexually and romantically attracted to women, including transgender women.
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Mastectomy
The surgical removal of breast tissue.
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Medical Transition
A part of a gender transition process in which a transgender person undergoes medical treatments so that their sex characteristics better match their gender identity.
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Metoidioplasty
A surgical procedure (or a number of surgical procedures) pursued by some transgender people with clitorises intended to create a new penis, known as a “neophallus,” out of preexisting genital tissue. Typically, the clitoris is cut and released from the surrounding tissue, increasing length and exposure without altering the urethra or vagina. Some metoidioplasty procedures…