Transman 611836 222961909 2008-07-01T22:55:26Z Colonies Chris 577301 sp; ref formatting {{Transgender}} A '''transman''' or '''transguy''' (often referred to as '''FTM''') is short for [[transsexual]] or [[transgender]] man - a person who was naturally born or physically assigned as female at birth, but who feels that this is not an accurate or complete description of themselves and consequently [[gender identity|identifies]] as a [[male]]. "FTM" (sometimes FtM, F2M, F->M or F>M) is short for "female-to-male", and identifies the general direction of transition (from ''assigned'' to ''actual''), and not a conscripted "start" to "finish" process.<ref>[http://www.avitale.com/TherapeuticErrors.htm Notes on Gender Role Transition]</ref> Some transmen reject being seen as FTM, arguing that they have always been male and are only making this identity visible to other people and sometimes calling themselves '''MTM''', (short for "male-to-male").<ref>[http://www.umass.edu/stonewall/uploads/listWidget/8758/trans%20terms.pdf Transgender Terminology]</ref> ==Terminology== Even though the same term "transman" is used as short form for both identities (transsexual man and transgender man), and sometimes transsexuality is seen as a type of transgenderism<ref name="whatare">[http://www.apa.org/topics/transgender.html#whatare Answers to Your Questions About Transgender Individuals and Gender Identity]</ref>, in reality many transmen will identify as either [[transsexual]] or [[transgender]], but not both<ref>[http://www.glaad.org/media/guide/transfocus.php Transgender Glossary of Terms]</ref>. "Transgender man" is an umbrella term that may include anybody who was assigned female sex at birth, but identifies part or full time as a male. For instance some [[drag king]]s, [[androgynous]], [[bigendered]], and [[genderqueer]] people might self-identify as transmen.<ref name="whatare"/. Because transgender is an umbrella term, it is imprecise and does not adequately describe the particulars of specific identities and experiences. For example, the identity/experience of a post-operative FTM transsexual will probably be very different from that of a female-identified drag king who performs on weekends, but both are often lumped together under the term "transgender".<ref name="Hudson">[http://www.ftmguide.org/terminology.html Hudson's FTM Resource Guide, FTM Basics: Terminology]</ref> [[Transsexual]] men usually seek medical interventions, such as hormones and surgery, to make their bodies as congruent as possible with their preferred gender. They usually live or wish to live full time as members of the gender opposite to their birth sex.<ref name="whatare"/> Sometimes the term "new man" is used to identify a [[sex reassignment surgery female-to-male|post-operative]] transsexual man.<ref>[http://www.firelily.com/gender/resources/defs.html Some Transgender Definitions]</ref> ==Transition== {{See also|Transitioning (transgender)}} For different transmen, transition might involve some or all of the following steps:<ref>[http://www.ftmaustralia.org/treatment/whatis.html "What is transition?"] FTM Australia</ref> * social transition - name change, wearing clothing seen as gender appropriate, disclosure to family, friends and usually at the workplace * [[sex reassignment therapy]] - [[Hormone replacement therapy (female-to-male)|hormone replacement therapy]] (HRT), and/or [[sex reassignment surgery female-to-male|surgery]] * legal affirmation - name and often sex marker correction in the legal documents. Originally the term transmen referred specifically to female-to-male [[transsexuals]] who undertook a physical change by HRT and/or [[sex reassignment surgery female-to-male|surgery]], but in recent years the mode of transition has broadened to include theories of psychological development or complementary methods of self-acceptance.<ref name="Hudson">[http://www.ftmguide.org/terminology.html Hudson's FTM Resource Guide, FTM Basics: Terminology]</ref><ref>[http://www.huc.edu/ijso/glossary/ Institute for Judaism and Sexual Orientation, Glossary of Terms and Usage]</ref> ==Research== In the United States the ratio of transmen within the general population is unclear, but estimates range between 1:2000 and 1:100,000.<ref>[http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/conway/TS/TSprevalence.html "How Frequently Does Transsexualism Occur?"] by Lynn Conway</ref><ref>[http://www.advocate.com/exclusive_detail_ektid30887.asp "There are more of us than you think"] by Joanne Herman</ref><ref>[http://www.msu.edu/~alliance/faq/faqtransgendered.html The Alliance of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgendered and Straight Ally Students, FAQ - Transgenderism]</ref> Female-to-male (FTM) transsexuals and transgenders usually self-identify during their teens, 20s or 30s, often following a long period of self-identifying as lesbian.<ref>[http://www.asaging.org/networks/lgain/outword-063.html "Transsexuals, Transgenders, Cross-Dressers: Issues for Professionals in Aging"] by T. M. Witten, A. Evan Eyler & Cathy Weigel</ref> Although there is still some disagreement as to how [[gender dysphoria]] begins and who should qualify for hormonal and surgical intervention, there is a remarkable amount of agreement in several important areas. Most psychologists now agree that gender dysphoria qualifies as a subject of clinical attention separate from other disorders. Further, most clinicians agree that the gender identity beliefs these people hold are profound, deep seated, and non-delusional. Even more significantly, outcome studies now clearly indicate that when three conditions are met: a proper differential diagnosis, a significantly long trial period of living in the gender of choice, and a satisfactory surgical result, there is only a small incidence of post-operative regret. Indeed, in a review of the outcome literature Pfafflin (1992) reports that less than 1% of the female-to-male transsexuals who had undergone sex reassignment had any regrets.<ref>[http://www.avitale.com/developmentalreview.htm "Notes on Gender Role Transition"] by Anne Vitale Ph.D.</ref> ==Preferences within the individual== Most transmen prefer to live part-time or full-time as male. [[passing (gender)|Passing]] as a male, however, might be challenging for transmen who didn't undergo physical change, thus they may decide or have to present themselves as a female at certain social situations (e.g. at work). Post physical transition transmen usually live full-time as male. Sexual orientation of transmen is usually expressed with respect to male identity, not the genetic sex (e.g a transman, who prefers female partners, is considered [[heterosexual]])<ref>[http://www.symposion.com/ijt/ijt990302.htm Factors Which Influence Individuals' Decisions When Considering Female-To-Male Genital Reconstructive Surgery]</ref>. ==Publicly known transmen== <!-- Please cite a source for each person. Unsourced additions may be removed. --> * [[James Barry (surgeon)|James Barry]] (1795-1865), military surgeon in the British Army * [[Willmer "Little Ax" Broadnax]] (1916-1994), an African-American hard gospel quartet singer * [[Albert Cashier]], (1843-1915), an Irish-born soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War * [[Michael Laurence Dillon]] (1915-1962), physician and author * [[Robert Eads]] (1945-1999), transsexual, subject of documentary ''[[Southern Comfort (2001 film)|Southern Comfort]]'' * [[Reed Erickson]] (1917-1992), businessman and philanthropist * [[Alexander John Goodrum]] (1960-2002), an African American transgender civil rights activist * [[Brandon Teena]] (1972-1993), a victim of a [[hate crime]], subject of the film ''[[Boys Don't Cry (film)|Boys Don't Cry]]'' * [[Billy Tipton]] (1914-1989), an American [[jazz]] pianist and saxophonist * [[Ben Barres]], an American neurobiologist who teaches at Stanford University * [[Balian Buschbaum]], German pole vaulter * [[Alec Butler]], Canadian playwright and filmmaker * [[Meryn Cadell]], Canadian singer, writer and performance artist [http://www.meryncadell.com/] * [[Patrick Califia]], writer and poet [http://www.sexuality.org/l/transgen/scpc.html] * [[Loren Cameron]], American photographer, author and activist [http://www.lorencameron.com] * [[Jamison Green]], writer & educator [http://www.jamisongreen.com] * [[Transgender musicians#katastrophe|Katastrophe]] (Rocco Katastrophe Kayiatos) emo-hop mc [http://www.katastropherap.com] * [[Andreas Krieger]], German shot putter [http://www.ftmaustralia.org/media/04/0207.html] [http://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/26/sports/othersports/26STER.html?ex=1390453200&en=bc039fed4c6ea23a&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND][http://www.ftma.net/lib/94/0110.html] * [[Lucas Silveira]], transgender [[rock and roll|rock]] musician. * [[Rupert Raj]], activist, psychotherapist, researcher, writer [http://www.toronto.ca/civicawards/2007winners.htm#pride] * [[Max Wolf Valerio]], poet, writer and performer * [[Stephen Whittle]] [[OBE]], PhD., Professor of Equalities Law in the School of Law at Manchester Metropolitan University, and an active member of the United Kingdom TransActivist organisation Press for Change [http://www.pfc.org.uk/campaign/people/swhittle.htm] * [[Buck Angel]], a transgender adult film actor ==Films== * ''[[Boys Don't Cry (film)|Boys Don't Cry]]'', drama * ''[[Southern Comfort (2001 film)|Southern Comfort]]'', documentary * ''[[Transparent (film)|Transparent]]'', documentary * ''[[Pick Up the Mic]]'', documentary (features two FTM artists) ==See also== *[[List of transgender-related topics]] *[[List of transgendered people]] ==References== <references/> ==External links== {{External links|September 2007}} {{dmoz|Society/Transgendered/Female_to_Male/|Transman}} '''National and international organizations''' * [http://ftmi.org FTM International] * [http://www.ftmaustralia.org FTM Australia] (also known as Men's Ts Resources in Australia) for all men with transsexualism, family members, healthcare providers * [http://www.transgenderlawcenter.org Transgender Law Center] - The Transgender Law Center (TLC) is a civil rights organization advocating for transgender, transsexual and gender-variant communities in California. * [http://www.ftmalliance.org FTM Alliance] - Los Angeles community-based advocacy group FTM Alliance * [http://www.ftmlondon.org.uk FTM London] - London-based FTM support group '''Online resources''' * [http://www.thetransitionalmale.com The Transitional Male] * [http://www.ftmguide.org Hudson's FTM Resource Guide] A basic guide including info on testosterone, health, surgeries, binding, packing, shaving, acne, hair loss, bathrooms, and clothing, as well as other topics and links to products for transmen. * [http://www.tgcrossroads.org/ Transgender Crossroads] A resource directory, that includes links on variety of transgender/transsexual related topics and a list of support groups in mid-west area of the US. * [http://www.gendertalk.com/ GenderTalk] Internet radio station with the variety of programs and podcasts related to gender issues. * [http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/conway/TSsuccesses/TransMen.html Successful TransMen: Links and Photos] '''Medicine and Psychology''' * [http://www.nickgorton.org Medical Therapy and Health Maintenance for Transgender Men: A Guide For Health Care Providers] free [[ebook]], ISBN 0-9773250-0-8 * [http://www.asaging.org/networks/lgain/outword-063.html Transsexuals, Transgenders, Cross-Dressers: Issues for Professionals in Aging] * [http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/88/8/3467 Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual People: A Review of Treatment Regimens, Outcomes, and Adverse Effects] * [http://www.symposion.com/ijt/ijtvo06no02_04.htm Towards a Transpositive Therapeutic Model: Developing Clinical Sensitivity and Cultural Competence in the Effective Support of Transsexual and Transgendered Clients] * [http://www.wpath.org/ WPATH (The World Professional Association for Transgender Health)] formerly known as the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Inc. (HBIGDA) * [http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/whydontyoutellthem.pdf Why Don't you Tell Them I'm a Boy] Article on raising a gender non-conforming child by Florence Dillon. A mother's experience raising a transgender (FTM) son. ==Further reading== * ''Becoming a Visible Man'' by [[Jamison Green]] * ''The Testosterone Files: My Hormonal and Social Transformation from Female to Male'' by [[Max Wolf Valerio]] * ''True Selves: Understanding Transsexualism--For Families, Friends, Coworkers, and Helping Professionals'' by Mildred L. Brown and Chloe Ann Rounsley * ''Both Sides Now'' by Dhillon Khosla * ''Dear Sir or Madam: The Autobiography of a Female-To-Male Transsexual'' by Mark Nicholas Alban Rees * ''FTM: Female-to-Male Transsexuals in Society'' by Holly Devor * ''Just Add Hormones: An Insider's Guide to the Transsexual Experience'' by Matt Kailey {{Sexual Identities}} [[Category:Transgender people and behavior]] [[br:Treuzc'hour]] [[de:Transmann]] [[no:Transmann]] [[it:FtM]] [[mk:FTM]] [[ru:Ж→М транссексуальность]] [[sh:Transmuškarac]]