She noted that back in 1990, trans persons were lumped together with pedophiles in the Americans With Disabilities Act. The new DSM, she said, "finally brings trans persons into the light with the rest of the community of humanity."
Transgender no longer a mental 'disorder'
New manual eliminates term 'gender identity disorder,' long considered stigmatizing
Published On: Dec 27 2012 11:18:12 AM EST
Updated On: Dec 27 2012 11:28:13 AM EST
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