Cutting across the disciplines of trans gender studies and psychology, this book examines the psychological decision-making process behind twenty-three Malaysian trans men’s journeys navigating masculinity from childhood through adulthood.
Vizla Kumaresan, PhD. is trained as a clinical psychologist and specialises in sexuality, gender identity and expression. She has extensive history working with marginalised communities in Malaysia, and continues to work on human rights issues. Her research interests are gender, sexualities, identities and male supremacism in Malaysia.
Innehållsförteckning
Chapter 1 Introduction, Part 1: You're Not a Boy, Chapter 2 Growing Up Female, Chapter 3 Experiencing Femininity, Part 2: I Am a Man, I Guess?, Chapter 4 Realising Male Identity, Chapter 5 Experiencing Masculinity, Part 3: I Know I am a Man, Chapter 6 Challenging Masculinity, Chapter 7 Rejecting Masculinity?, Chapter 8 Conclusion, Appendix 1, Index.
