Polare 19

Issued June 1997

(The Gender Centre advise that this edition of Polare is not current and as such certain content, including but not limited to persons, contact details and dates may not apply. Where legal authority or medical related matters are cited, responsibility lies with the reader to obtain the most current relevant legal authority and/or medical publication.)

President's Patter

Gender Centre Management Committee President Kym Kovan explains how assessing the needs of the transgender community will assist the Gender Centre in providing better services.

The "Feminine" Behaviour of Powerless People

A fascinating insight into the dynamics of communication that shed new light on pre-conceived gender stereotypes, by Zane Kotker, Savoy, March 1980

What Public Opinion Can Do

Stephen and his family are subjected to hatred towards transsexual people by Stockport Family Values Society., by Stephen Whittle

What Are Dads Made Of?

Joshua's transgender status becomes an issue in custody battle for daughter Briana, by Jeanne McDowell, Time Magazine

What Genital Surgery Can And Can't Do

Male to Female genital reconstructive surgery issues discussed by norrie mAy welby

Health Report

Reducing Viral Load with Complementary Therapies, by norrie mAy welby

My Story

Jessica's transition experience, by Jessica Elizabeth Blair

Almost Heaven: My Vagina

An experience in medical discrimination when seeking medical attention from a gynecologist, by norrie mAy welby

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