Concept of gender in Medical treatment of GID in Japanese society

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26780269
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Sociology
• Research Institution: Chiba University
• Principal Investigator: TSURUTA Sachie 千葉大学, 大学院人文科学研究院, 准教授 (00457128)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 性同一性障害 / トランスジェンダー / ジェンダー / 医療 / 概念分析

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study explores the move away from the pathological treatment of trans-sexual activity in Japan, a move that is symbolized by the conceptual transition from “Gender Identity Disorder” to “Transgender.” First, I analyzed the relationship between psychiatry and trans-sexual activity, based on interviews with a psychiatrist. This work was presented at an international academic conference. Second, I focused on “X-gender” people who struggle to overcome the male-female dichotomy in their ordinary lives. This work was reported at an academic conference and published in a book. Third, I turned my focus to transgender activists who are sensitive to the difference between “Gender Identity Disorder” and “Transgender.” I have conducted interviews with six clients and have planned subsequent research based on the analysis of the data from the interviews.

Free Research Field

社会学