Reference Articles, Publications and Directories
Employment Discrimination And The Transsexual	by JoAnna McNamara - This paper looks at the case histories under various legal theories both federal and state, critique the analysis and interpretation used by the courts in applying those statutes, and offer possible short and long term strategies for protecting the right of a transsexual to follow a recognized medical treatment and remain employed.
The Heart Has Reasons That Reason Does Not Know: The Conundrum of Transgender Marriage	by Kristine Holt - An earlier draft of this article was the winner of the 1998 Smith and Leibel Family Law Award. Explores the use of transgender marriages as a means of legalizing same-sex marriages, and analyzes the effects such a legal tactic could have on the transgender community as a whole.
The International Journal of Transgenderism	This electronic journal is an important vehicle for the transmission of scholarly work in the area of transgenderism. IJT publishes peer-reviewed, original articles on a quarterly basis. IJT also republishes important and seminal articles in the Archives section. Interdisciplinary and intercultural perspectives, from psychological and biomedical studies of gender identity, and from anthropological, socio-cultural and historical studies.
The Lavender Web: LGBT Resources on the Internet	by David C. Barnett and Ronni L. Sanlo. LGBT studies programs, college and university organizations for LGBT students, LGBT Campus Resource Centers which serve campus LGBT populations, and general information. Includes World Wide Web (WWW) sites, LGBT newsgroups, and 10 mailing lists to which one may subscribe via e-mail to begin connection with information and services relating to our campuses.
Myths, Stereotypes and Cross-Gender Identity in the DSM-IV	by Katherine K. Wilson and Barbara E. Hammond - The pathologization of transgendered people in the DSM-IV raises substantive questions of consistency, validity, and fairness and serves to enforce notions of essential gender role that denigrate all too many human beings.
Reevaluating Holloway: Title VII, Equal Protection, And The Evolution Of A Transgender Jurisprudence	by Kristine W. Holt - 70 Temp. L.Rev. 283 (June 1997). An analysis of Title VII and it applications for transgendered people. Drawing from Price Waterhouse, the theory is put forth that transgender discrimination is a form of "sex-stereotyping," and is forbidden by Title VII; courts that refuse to grant Title VII causes of action to transgendered people deny them Equal Protection rights.
Representing Transsexual Clients: An overview of selected legal issues	by Shannon Minter, National Center for Lesbian Rights. Issues include employment discrimination, marriage, child custody and visitation, health care, prison issues, hate crimes and asylum.
Sexuality, Gender, and the Law: National and International	Includes links and references to sex laws worldwide, including large section on transgender and transsexual laws.
Trans and Intersex Survivors of Domestic Violence: Defining Terms, Barriers, & Responsibilities	by Diana Courvant and Loree Cook-Daniels - Like other domestic violence survivors, trans and intersex survivors need the help of service agencies, including shelters, to free themselves from abusive partners and to learn to recognize future abusive relationships before the abuse becomes extreme. Unfortunately, few ever manage to access these services openly. This paper addresses these issues.
Transgender at Work	Transgender at Work is a focal point for addressing workplace issues for the transgendered. We provide resources for innovative employers who want to set their company employment policies to help their transgendered employees to be at their most productive, without spending energy hiding an important part of themselves and pretending to be something they are not.
Transgender Employment Links	A directory of web sites containing information about transitioning on the job and other issues transsexual and transgendered workers and their employers may face. Some present the transsexual worker's point of view, others offer advice from professionals. Several pages of legal resources, from both the United States and Europe, are listed. Also included are sites that provide mail order service for relevant books
Transgender Equality: A handbook for activists and policymakers Note: this is a very large PDF file. You may order it from the NGLTF Policy Institute for $10. Visit the NGLTF Website for details	by Paisley Currah and Shannon Minter (NGLTF and National Center for Lesbian Rights) This handbook provides activists and policymakers with the tools they need to pass transgender-inclusive non-discrimination and anti-violence legislation. An invaluable resource guide, providing an introduction to transgender issues, model language for legislation, talking points, responses to frequently asked questions, and a comprehensive resource listing and bibliography.
Transgender Issues and Sexual Orientation	(National Journal on Sexual Orientation Law, Vol 3, No.1, October 1997) includes Transgenderism and Sexual Orientation: More than a Marriage of Convenience by Prof. Mary Coombs, Genital Surgery NOT Required for Legal Change of Sex: Freedom From The "Have-To" Of The Scalpel by Phyllis Randolph Frye, and other articles.
Transgender Law and Policy Institute	Founded by Paisley Currah, Assoc. Prof. of Political Science at Brooklyn College, The Transgender Law and Policy Institute is dedicated to engaging in effective advocacy for transgender people in our society. The TLPI brings experts together to work on law and policy initiatives designed to advance transgender equality. Their website provides an amazing wealth of information and resources on legislation, case law, employer and college policies and other resources.
Transgender Legal.com	Transgender Legal is the official web site for Phyllis Randolph Frye, Esq., of Houston, Texas, USA. This site includes most of the two-plus decades of her writings and other items that she has produced in her quest for individual freedom and for freedom of her people.
Transgender Warriors, Personnae Non Grata: A Review	by Kristine Holt - A short unpublished article examining the treatment of transgendered people by the United States military.
Trans Portal (Transgender Weblinks)	A categorized web directory maintained by Gender Education and Advocacy by Gwendolyn Ann Smith