Transgenderism and Intersexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Download or read book Transgenderism and Intersexuality in Childhood and Adolescence written by Peggy T. Cohen-Kettenis and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2003-02-14 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an overview of the research, clinical insights, and ethical dilemmas relevant to clinicians who treat intersex youth and their families. Exploring gender development from a cross-cultural perspective, scholar Cohen-Kettenis and practitioner Pfäfflin focus on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment issues. To bridge research and practical application, they include numerous case studies and definitions of relevant terminology. The volume begins with an overview of typical and atypical development with regard to sexual differentiation and gender identity, then goes on to discuss the clinical management of intersex conditions and gender problems. Legal issues relating to intersexuality and transsexualism also are discussed.