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Date of Graduation
Summer 2011
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Educational Specialist (EdS)
Department
Department of Graduate Psychology
Advisor(s)
Madeleine Dupre
Jack Presbury
A. Renee Staton
Abstract
This paper presents a case study of Bethany, a Male to Female (MtF) transsexual, and her experience of gender reconstruction following sexual reassignment surgery (SRS) in 2003. A series of interviews and observations occurred with Bethany in 2004 and the concept of liminality is discussed in relation to various themes gathered from the interviews and observations such as rigidity versus openness of gender roles and sexuality, traditional versus progressive relationships, control versus submissiveness of gender construction and sexuality, fantasy versus reality in sexuality and transition, and passing. Considerations for counselors working with the transsexual and transgender populations are also discussed emphasizing person centered approaches and advocacy.
Recommended Citation
Spence, Sarah Miller, "Gender identity construction with transsexuals experiencing liminality: A case study and considerations for counselors" (2011). Educational Specialist, 2009-2019. 66.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/edspec201019/66
