With Shoes Tied Around My Neck: Trans-Identified Exceptionalism and (Un)intentional Realities for LGB in Iran

With Shoes Tied Around My Neck: Trans-Identified Exceptionalism and (Un)intentional Realities for LGB in Iran

This paper explores the history and modern-day social relevance of state-sanctioned acceptance and support of trans-identified individuals in Iran. As a result of a declaration made by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1987, Gender Confirmation Surgery (GCS) has become a state-subsidized...

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Main Author:	Sepideah Mohsenian-Rahman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Columbia University Libraries 2015-04-01
Series:	Columbia Social Work Review
Subjects:	Social work Trans-identified individuals LGBT community in Iran Iran Gender Confirmation Surgery CGS Transgender people Gender-segregated society Men who have sex with men MSM women who have sex with women WSW LGBT community LGBT policy
Online Access:	https://academiccommons.columbia.edu/doi/10.7916/D82J6PKB/download

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