Transgender 101 : a simple guide to a complex issue / Nicholas M. Teich ; foreword by Jamison Green.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-160) and index.

Foreword / Jamison Green -- Introduction: Why this book was written and how it is laid out -- What does it mean to be transgender? : an introduction to the term -- Sexual orientation versus gender : what's the difference? -- Coming out as transgender : when, why, and how people come out -- Transition : the social, the emotional, and the medical -- The history of transgenderism and its evolution over time -- Transgenderism as a mental health issue : the controversy over transgender identity as a disorder -- Discrimination : exploring the barriers that transpeople face -- Lesser-known types of transgenderism : understanding cross-dressers, genderqueer people, drag queens, and more.

Written by a social worker, popular educator, and member of the transgender community, this resource combines a portrait of transgenderism with a history of transgender life and its unique experiences of discrimination. Chapters introduce transgenderism and its psychological, physical, and social processes; describe the coming out process and its effect on family and friends; discuss the relationship between sexual orientation and gender; and explore the differences between transsexualism and lesser-known types of transgenderism. Each chapter explains how transgender individuals handle their gender identity, how others view it within the context of non-trangender society, and how the transitioning of genders is made possible. Featuring men who become women, women who become men, and those who live in between and beyond traditional classifications, this book is written for students, professionals, friends, and family members.--Cover.