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Addressing Addressing the Information Needs of the Information Needs of
Female-to-Male Female-to-Male TranssexualsTranssexuals
Addressing Addressing the Information Needs of the Information Needs of
Female-to-Male Female-to-Male TranssexualsTranssexuals
John OttoJohn OttoMLIS candidateMLIS candidate
University of WashingtonUniversity of Washington
John OttoJohn OttoMLIS candidateMLIS candidate
University of WashingtonUniversity of Washington
Who are FTM transsexuals?
born into a female bodydesires or has already changed to a male
bodydesires a male gender rolean internal sense of male
Who are FTM transsexuals?
transgenderism versus transsexualism
1) umbrella term2) original meaning
Who are FTM transsexuals?
language – not standardizedFTMF2Mtransmanman
male pronouns
Who are FTM transsexuals?
any stage of transitionsteps completely individual
FTM sexual orientation
gaystraightbisexual
pre- and post-transition statusLGBT community?
Outness
different issue for transpeople…
LGB – declaration of who you are
trans – can undermine transition
LGBT means….
In practice…
LG?
LGBT?
Primary info needs of FTMs
Medical
Legal & political
Emotional/support issues
Respect/confidentiality
Primary info needs of FTMs Medical
hormonessurgerylocating care providers
Standards of CareHarry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Assoc.www.hbigda.org
Primary info needs of FTMs Legal
name change – court order
document changesdriver’s license, Social Security, passports,
etc.
discriminationworkplace, bathroom issues, marriage
Primary info needs of FTMs
Emotional Support
finding support groups
relationship issuesinfo sharing – docs,
therapists“passing” tips
Primary info needs of FTMs
RespectConfidentiality
Locating resources _______________
Googlesearch terms: FTM health
FTM legalFTM supportFTM personal
Yahoo groups – groups.yahoo.comsearch term: “FTM”
Locating resources _______________
information literacynetiquette
Locating resources _______________
Obstacles
• shortage of materials• MTF focus in general trans resources
see GLBTRT trans bibliography• LC subject headings
• problems using “transgender” search term LGBT
www.jotto.info FTM Resources – pathfinder
booklist
“Information Instruction for Female-to-Male Transsexuals” (paper)