It was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online... moreIt was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online community was originally called. We had to change the name because the word ‘tranny’ became increasingly toxic and we had to change our rickety old software because the developers would no longer support it.
I vaguely remember we had asked the existing members to come up with a new name and Gender Society won. I think a lot of our members at the time wanted us to distance our community from the other cattle market sites out there so we needed to sound more respectable.Trannyweb was a busy and vibrant community though (started in 1999) with lots of people online at any one time. The forums were the jewel in the crown as you can see from the huge number of threads and forum posts (which by the way, are still available today).
The transition to The Gender Society took place in 2011. Unfortunately, a lot of the long-time regulars who used to be permanently logged in, didn’t like the change... less
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Gender variant (trans or transgender) people are relatively rarely seen in GP surgeries. Many GPs say that they lack the knowledge to treat those experiencinggender variant conditions and, consequently, they are not confident to do so.The first part of this publication provides an overview of care for trans people that is particularly applicable to GPs. Hormone therapy is central to transgender primarycare, and issues such as assessment and diagnosis are also relevant to general practice. These topics are discussed in greater detail in Annexes C and D. Clinical care for gender variant people should be provided within a framework of good practice that emphasises patient autonomy, allows for the wide variety of needs among trans people and is flexible in its clinical responses to those needs. It should also take account... less
Christine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I... moreChristine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I have always enjoyed your articles, very informative and thought provoking.
I just wished you were in the states to give such accurate content, but then under this current administration and political conflict I think you might find it quite egregious,
There was a time in the states when we were moving in a very positive direction, sadly we have faltered and at best stagnated our trans direction.
Huggs Tammy
I think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat... moreI think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat parties, lot of fun, about 2007 I was made head of forums, made a lot of amusing and factual posts even some controversial ones, many taken out of context, but always attracted attention and responses if some were very negative. When Trannyweb became the Gender society I gathered a few people to become site moderators lovely helpful team, keeping the site clear of trolls, keeping the home page clear of sleaze and wiping out literally 1000's of spams. Shame that when I stepped back from heading up that team due to studying and work I was unable to devote as much attention as the site needed many of the site and forum mods just seemed to vanish, lose interest. I will always remember some advice Katie gave mewhen in the early days of being a mod, I was verbally abused, it upset me and I threatened to leave,Katie said if someone on your land line gives you grief, do you cut your phone off. Of course... less
What effect does female hormone therapy have on a male, and how... moreWhat effect does female hormone therapy have on a male, and how soon?
The longer after puberty hormone therapy is started, the less effective it is--but not a linear scale, e.g., results are considerably more dramatic in an 18 year old than a 28 year old, but results are not on the average dramatically different between a 38 year old and a 48 year old.
The following effects have been observed in varying degrees--anywhere from little to moderate--with extended treatment. With effective and continuous dosages, most of the changes that a particular body is genetically prone to start within 2 to 4 months, will start leveling off somewhat within 2 years, and be mostly done within 5 years. The leveling may take longer if the testes are not removed. High levels of estrogen will cause faster development up to a point, but not better results in the long term than moderate levels of estrogen..
Fertility decreases. Sperm count drops rapidly. Sometimes it returns to almost normal if hormonal treatment is... less
Question for the legal minds and especially sweet Cristine's:
is the UK NHS under a positive obligation to provide sex change aka genital surgery speedily and without... moreQuestion for the legal minds and especially sweet Cristine's:
is the UK NHS under a positive obligation to provide sex change aka genital surgery speedily and without needing proof of need as per the ECHR verdicts in Van Kuck v Germnay 2003, L v Lithuania 2007 and Schlumpf v Switzerland 2009?
This factsheet gives information about the rights of transgender people at work and suggests good practice for employers and UNISON branches. It includes information on the... moreThis factsheet gives information about the rights of transgender people at work and suggests good practice for employers and UNISON branches. It includes information on the law, support for members undergoing gender reassignment and checklists for negotiating and for branches. In UNISON, transgender members organise together with lesbian, gay and bisexual members. There are many areas of common concern, but important areas of difference. There is a separate fact sheet on Bargaining for lesbian, gay and bisexual workers rights.
INTRODUCTION
A transgender person is someone who has a deep conviction that their gender - whether they are a man or a women - does not conform to the sex they were assigned at birth. Many transgender people wish to change their name and personal details and live as a member of the gender with which they identify. This may involve hormone therapy and surgery. The process is referred to as ‘gender reassignment’ or... less
This is a truly tangled web, which requires a complex walk through ofmedical, legal and jurisprudential issues. The conclusions are perhaps quiteunexpected, though, and perhaps... moreThis is a truly tangled web, which requires a complex walk through ofmedical, legal and jurisprudential issues. The conclusions are perhaps quiteunexpected, though, and perhaps not at all unwelcome.The UK Government:The UK government has stated what transsexualism is not:It is not a mental illness. It is a condition considered in itself to be free of otherpathology (though transsexual people can suffer depression or illnesses likeanyone else).
They have stated what the condition is:What is gender dysphoria?Gender dysphoria or transsexualism is a drive to live in the opposite gender tothat in which a person has been registered at birth. It is a widely recognisedmedical condition. The Chief Medical Officer has confirmed that genderdysphoria is a medical condition that may need treatment and that treatmentmay be carried out by the National Health Service (NHS) as well as privately.
Identity and International
Human Rights Law:
Contextualising... moreIdentity and International
Human Rights Law:
Contextualising theYogyakarta
Principles
Michael O’Flaherty* and John Fisher**
Abstract
On 26 March 2007, a group of human rights experts launched the
Yogyakarta Principles on the Application of Human Rights Law in
Relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (the Yogyakarta
Principles). The Principles are intended as a coherent and comprehensive
identification of the obligation of States to respect, protect and
fulfil the human rights of all persons regardless of their sexual orientation
or gender identity. Since their launch the Principles have attracted
considerable attention on the part of States, United Nations actors and
civil society. It is likely that they will play a significant role within
advocacy efforts and, whether directly or otherwise, in normative and
jurisprudential development. The present article constitutes the first
published critical commentary on the Principles. It seeks to situate
them within... less
The Minister of State for Equality made a holding statement to the House on 16 December:
‘In June 2010 we... moreBackground (an extract from TranzWiki.net)
The Minister of State for Equality made a holding statement to the House on 16 December:
‘In June 2010 we announced our commitment to publish the first ever Government action plan on transgender equality by the end of 2011. Work to develop the action plan is progressing. Our firm commitment is to work with transgender groups to develop the action plan. As part of this, to date the Government Equalities Office has held two informal workshops involving invited members of the transgender community to seek their views on what action is needed to tackle the inequalities they experience. I attended the workshop which took place on 6 December 2010. Our engagement with the transgender community will continue throughout 2011 as we continue to develop the action plan.’
As a result of the Minister’s statement, the output of the 6 December workshop was formatted as a basis for formal review/expansion by the community. Encouraged... less
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (the Commission) TransResearch Review published in Autumn 200913 highlights persistentdiscrimination against trans people and inadequate... moreThe Equality and Human Rights Commission (the Commission) TransResearch Review published in Autumn 200913 highlights persistentdiscrimination against trans people and inadequate service delivery,both in gender reassignment treatment and other areas of health andsocial care.
Accessing gender reassignment treatmentThe 1999 Court of Appeal ruling in the case of R v North WestLancashire Health Authority ex pA, D and G14 recognised that genderreassignment is the appropriate medical response to Gender IdentityDisorder and that it would be unlawful for Health Authorities to operateanything that amounts to a blanket ban on funding in such cases. Thegender equality duty also implies that it is unlawful for public authoritiessuch as Primary Care Trusts in England and Health Boards in Walesand Scotland to operate blanket bans based solely on administrative orfinancial criteria in such cir***stances.
The Human Rights Act 1998 imposed some ‘positive obligations’ onpublic bodies to take proactive steps... less
Press for Change: The UK's Leading Authority on Transgender Law
A legal advice service funded by Press for Change and the Equality and Human Rights Commission... morePress for Change: The UK's Leading Authority on Transgender Law
A legal advice service funded by Press for Change and the Equality and Human Rights Commission
Gender Reassignment means that a person is 'under medical supervision for gender dysphoria' which does NOT mean you have to be attending, or have attended a specialist Gender Identity Clinic.
Invoking Gender Reassignment as a protective ground (under s.82 of the Sex Discrimination Act, as amended, 1975) can be proved by showing as little as the fact that you have spoken to your local family doctor and sought advise or counselling because you feel you are highly likely to be a transsexual person.
PFC's TransEquality Project can advise if you have been on the receiving end of some action or incident which:
CONTRAVENES YOUR HUMAN RIGHTS
1. Any Action, Practice or Incidents which Ignore or abuse your Human Rights AND
2. the action is done by a PUBLIC AUTHORITY e.g. a local... less
Hi. Tammy it was working, when I posted the link, I note now via a roundabout route that it has now been taken down and consigned to government archives I will see if I can... moreHi. Tammy it was working, when I posted the link, I note now via a roundabout route that it has now been taken down and consigned to government archives I will see if I can get it back again.
Schools have a legal duty to take measures to prevent all forms of bullying, including sexist, sexual and transphobic bullying, and to protect pupils from harm, and ensure their... moreSchools have a legal duty to take measures to prevent all forms of bullying, including sexist, sexual and transphobic bullying, and to protect pupils from harm, and ensure their physical and mental health and well-being.
●●There are also a number of pieces of equalities legislation that establish the specific responsibilities a school has to tackle discrimination.
●●Schools have the power to exclude pupils involved in bullying and/or cases involving sexual abuse or assault, and the legal powers of schools in this area are summarised in this section
●●Sexist, sexual and transphobic bullying may have wider safeguarding implications, or involve criminal behaviour, and in these cases schools need to engage the appropriate safeguarding agencies and/or the police
●●The range of government policy and guidance relating to bullying is summarised in this section, with links provided for further reading.
The Law
Duties relating to protecting the well being of pupils and preventing bullying
The Education and... less
Based on a survey conducted in late 2000, the report states that the great majority of respondents did not feel that, aside from any difficulties created for... moreDr. Stephen Whittle
Based on a survey conducted in late 2000, the report states that the great majority of respondents did not feel that, aside from any difficulties created for them by other people at work, their transition had, at the time or currently, made them less able to do their jobs. Yet, the report shows that many transsexual employees were still subjected to:
• verbal abuse and even physical violence perpetrated by other employees, as well as by customers, clients or suppliers
• discrimination in recruitment, promotion, remuneration, benefits and other factors
Many of the transsexual employees who had recently commenced transition had been forced to leave their jobs either by their employers or because of the resultant conditions at work.
Penny, a trans woman, works for a subsidiary of a very well known international environmental services company that portrays itself as an equal opportunity employer and according to the corporate webpage “above all supportive ” of its employees.... less
GRA Section... moreSolicitors and the Gender Recognition Act
GRA Section 22(1)
There are several ways in which a trans person may become involved with solicitors, either acting for them or for somebody else, in perhaps parental rights issues, resolution of property ownership or employment matters. For people holding a full Gender Recognition Certificate any information provided to solicitor is in an official capacity and it is an offence for them to disclose it. Section 3 of the Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2005 that clarifies the Act, does allow that is not an offence to disclose protected information for the purpose of obtaining legal advice, but this does not authorise the person providing that advice to promulgate the data.
It thus a requirement that any solicitor is required to ensure that any protected information about a transsexual person is kept securely and no access is granted, even accidently, to any third party. This stricture applies to all... less
"for the protection of health or morals" seems like a huge loophole. I don't know about the UK, but here that would allow a conservative judge to ignore everything... moreHi Cristine,
"for the protection of health or morals" seems like a huge loophole. I don't know about the UK, but here that would allow a conservative judge to ignore everything else.
I don't know if you recall a tv show from about 3 or 4 years ago Christine about the Bow St Runners called City of Vice. In one episode they encounter a Molly house run by someone... moreI don't know if you recall a tv show from about 3 or 4 years ago Christine about the Bow St Runners called City of Vice. In one episode they encounter a Molly house run by someone called Princess Seraphina and it turns out that one of their own men takes another in a gay marriage. It was a very sad story actually because they end up hanged. In the 1871 there was a well known trial of two transvestite prosititutes named Ernest Boulton and Frederick Park. They went under the names Stella and Fanny. As anal sex could not be proven, and cross dressing was not a crime they were both aquitted. I have to say I love their story. less
A sodomy law is a law that defines certain sexual acts as sex crimes. The precise sexual acts meant by the term sodomy are rarely spelled out in the law, but is... moreSodomy law
A sodomy law is a law that defines certain sexual acts as sex crimes. The precise sexual acts meant by the term sodomy are rarely spelled out in the law, but is typically understood by courts to include any sexual act which does not lead to procreation (e.g., sex using a condom). It also has a range of similar euphemisms.
While in theory this may include heterosexual oral sex, anal sex, masturbation, and bestiality, in practice such laws are primarily enforced against sex between men (particularly anal sex).
Such laws have roots in antiquity, and are linked to religious proscriptions against certain sex acts. Contemporary supporters of sodomy laws argue that there are additional reasons for retaining them. They include public health concerns about anal sex, or concerns that legalisation of homosexuality will lead to a declining population. Such arguments may be considered invalid due to the availability of condoms, and global population increasing too rapidly already,... less
I have always found people in shops and restaurants helpful and non-judgemental and have used the ladies room a few times in shopping centres... moreJust wondering how the law stands?
I have always found people in shops and restaurants helpful and non-judgemental and have used the ladies room a few times in shopping centres when dressed (obviously). I've tended to act normal, avoid eye contact and be in and out rather than linger messing with hair or make up.
Although I'm not TG nor transitioning, I always have the mantra that how would anyone know I'm not and if I act as a normal female or as close as I can, why would they bother me.
Just wondered what the legal position is and whether I would be better seeking out the disabled toilets instead each time.