HST 222 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Lili Elbe, Christine Jorgensen, Trans Woman
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Died in 1931, probably as a result of complications from final surgery. After 1949, doctors consider transsexuality an independent, identifiable sexual identity. Born 1932 in the bronx, liked girls clothes and toys when he was little. Convinced everyone that she was a woman - had the sex change surgery. Became the most famous woman in the us. Argues that everyone is a little bit man and a little bit woman, you"re just what you identify with the most. Encouraged transsexuals to come together - communities started to transform. Male to female case was much more common. Men had more disposable income, it was easier to take on a woman"s role than a man"s role. Trans-woman gets her name and documents legally changed so that she"s a woman. Definition of sex changes so it"s defined by genitalia and gender identity. 1977 - new york supreme court ruled richards, a trans-woman, could participate in the us women"s open for tennis.
