Trans Health Crisis
The magazine publisher is the copyright holder of this article and it is reproduced with permission. Further reproduction of this article in violation of the copyright is prohibited.
I'm sitting in a cardiologist's waiting room filling out my intake forms. The tip of my pen hovers above the ubiquitous binary boxes. Female or male? I was born female-bodied and I identify as female--as a lesbian butch. However, some people see me as a feminine male. And whether they guess male or female, I am always perceived as "queer" because my gender expression is very fluid and complex. I am transgender. Which box do I check to get the medical attention I need so badly right now?
I sit here recalling recent studies showing that females my age are more likely than males to die from heart attacks. The symptoms of females are not necessarily the same as those of men. Distorted through the lens of sexism, these symptoms are often not recognized or taken seriously enough. I consider all......
View the rest of this paper...
Approximate Word Count: 3240
Approximate Pages: 13 (250 words per double-spaced page)
Why should you join Frat Files?
- - It's safe, secure, and private.
- - Instant access to over 100,000 papers. New papers are added hourly.
- - Fast and reliable customer support.
Similar Essays
-
Obesity In America
... So maybe the government should get involved, almost like the Trans Fat regulations ...
Obesity has become a public health crisis and demands a public heath solution ... -
Childhood Obesity: A New Epidemic
... her article "Childhood Obesity: Public Health Crisis, Common Sense ... is full of
preservatives and trans-fats which ... effects fast food has on health, an increase ... -
Pathology Arises Out Fo The Ex
... Problems are therefore, are not seen as obstructions to psychological health but
as ... Boredom also might precipitate such an existential crisis. ... (trans. ... -
Pathology Arises Out Fo The Ex
... Problems are therefore, are not seen as obstructions to psychological health but
as ... Boredom also might precipitate such an existential crisis. ... (trans. ... -
Role Of Ministry Of Health In Malaysia
... improve research and development, manage crisis and disasters ... which is at present
the Ministry of Health. ... shall be no attempt at trans-species fertilization. ...
Frat Files
Members
Information
© 2009 FratFiles.com.