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Author:   Jamison Green
Publisher:   Vanderbilt University Press
Imprint:   Vanderbilt University Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.10cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.333kg
ISBN:  

9780826522870

ISBN 10:   0826522874
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   30 September 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition Foreword, by Aaron H. Devor Acknowledgments 1. How Do You Know? Coming Out Terminology Early Dialogues Interconnections 2. Initiation Coming of Age The World of Men Letting Go of Shame Taking Responsible Action 3. A Vision of Community Lou Sullivan and the FTM Group Unconventional Conventions Intolerance Stepping Up to the Plate 4. Body of Knowledge Access to Treatment Hormone Therapy Approaching Surgery “Top” Surgery “Bottom” Surgery Decisions, Decisions Genital Geometry 5. Transparent Feelings Denial Fear Parents and Trans Children Transpeople as Parents 6. Consummate Presence Desire versus Identity The “Threat” of Sexual Uncertainty Sex and Validation Knowing What’s Desired 7. Visibility Visibility on Screen Visibility in Print The Visibility Dilemma Academic Debates Appearances Influencing the Course of Treatment 8. Willful Destiny Physical Proof Self-Determination Validity Bibliography Index

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We can all, regardless of gender, benefit from this strong and gentle book about what is really important about gender: self-acceptance and tolerance. --Archives of Sexual Behavior--Pega Ren Archives of Sexual Behavior The first great memoir by a trans man. --New York Times--Jennifer Finney Boylan New York Times Jamison Green tells, with integrity, and in a moving and thoughtful way, his story. --Dallas Denny, editor, Transgender Tapestry Journal--Dallas Denny Transgender Tapestry Journal Becoming a Visible Man offers brilliant insight into the world of transmen, a much needed insight for the professionals who seek to serve this population or to educate others about the wide range of diversity that exists in the world of human sexuality and gender expression. Anyone with an interest in this topic should consider this book required reading. --American Journal of Sexuality Education--Sandra Samons American Journal of Sexuality Education

Author Information

Jamison Green is currently board chair of Gender Education and Advocacy, a non-profit educational corporation, and a board member of the Transgender Law and Policy Institute and the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association. He has also been featured in eight documentary films and numerous articles and books. He holds an M.F.A. in creative writing from the University of Oregon.

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