Feeling Wrong In Your Own Body: Understanding What It Means To Be Transgender (the Gallup's Guide To Modern Gay, Lesbian, & Transgender Lifestyle)

Boys who play with Barbie dolls. Girls who join the football team. What is gender? What are gender roles? What's the difference between being a tomboy and being transgender? Is it possible to be in the wrong body? Explore the answers to these questions with an in-depth look at what it means to be transgender, based on the personal experiences of the men and women who have taken steps to transition. Learn from the experiences of transgender young people who make the significant choice to live openly as another gender while still in high school. Uncover the reality of this often misunderstood group and how it fits into the LBGT community.

Boys who play with Barbie dolls. Girls who join the football team. What is gender? What are gender roles? What's the difference between being a tomboy and being transgender? Is it possible to be in the wrong body?

Explore the answers to these questions with an in-depth look at what it means to be transgender, based on the personal experiences of the men and women who have taken steps to transition. Learn from the experiences of transgender young people who make the significant choice to live openly as another gender while still in high school. Uncover the reality of this often-misunderstood group and how it fits into the gay community.

This series of 15 titles presents a look at healthy gay lifestyles, positive role models, and supportive communities as well as the social and political stigma that gay people still face. The books confront the issues--honestly, sympathetically, without bias--offering young adults, whatever their sexual orientation, the necessary facts to build understanding and tolerance. Depicts specific health concerns within the gay community, discusses the psychological and physical issues that contribute to unhealthy choices, and provides information about how to avoid the risks and live healthy and productive lives. Includes color photos, an index, and sources for additional information Is it possible to be born in the wrong body? Explore the answer to this question with an in-depth look at what it means to be transgender, based on the personal experiences of the men and women who have taken steps to transition. These experiences help uncover the reality of this often misunderstood group Discusses normative gender roles in society and identifies what it means to be transgendered, using personal accounts from transgender youths and examples of transgenderism throughout history. Introduces charity, discusses finding one, and describes the different ways people can donate to them A basic introduction to the concept of the cost of living and how it impacts our daily lives Discusses religious issues that affect the gay community