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Originally Posted by AtLast

I think that because it was a sexuality specific study and published in a journal for sexuality is why it did not include data and analysis of transgendered people. It was in a journal (Sexuality Research and Social Policy) which probably only accepts articles on sexuality- the grant may have been specific to this, too and contingent upon acceptance into a professional journal. I honestly don't think this is transphobic. My guess is that the research model could certainly be used for transgendered analysis as well and many of the same responses and effects would apply.

I think it is great that researchers are looking at the effects of long term subjection to stigma and the stress it causes. I would like to see this done with transgendered people included, too- many of the same effects would show up, I would think as well as differences could be explored. Stress shortens people lives and we don't have to be beaten up or threatened to have stressful lives! Thanks for posting this.

But, this does give pause to thinking about the issues that have separated us as "queers." Looks like researchers are not making the close connections we have with one another in terms of life experience with stigma and long term stress.

On the other hand, this might be helpful in educating the generql [population about difference between ones sexuality and gender identification. I'm thinking about people that don't see anything other than a lesbian when seeing a transman (throughout the processes of transitioning and before if choosing to transition). And also, transwomen being referred to and identified as gay without recognizing that it isn't all about sexuality- it is about gender. Hummm.. then try to throw all of the sexuality issues that can be in the mix for a transgendered person- a lot to take in outside of queerdom. The transmen that are gay and transwomen that are lesbian, for example.

"Stress and adversity can cause some to break, others to break records."