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What was the reaction of the medical establishment towards individuals advocating for transgender rights prior to the opening of the clinic?
What was the reaction of the medical establishment towards individuals advocating for transgender rights prior to the opening of the clinic?
- They often ridiculed or despised them. (correct)
- They regarded them as highly respected professionals.
- They actively supported their initiatives.
- They considered them to be misunderstood advocates.
What was a significant reason Christine Jorgensen's story attracted public attention?
What was a significant reason Christine Jorgensen's story attracted public attention?
- It criticized the nature of celebrity culture.
- It provided a traditional view of masculinity.
- It focused solely on scientific advancements.
- It illustrated a unique personal journey of overcoming obstacles. (correct)
How did Jorgensen’s story reflect postwar views on gender?
How did Jorgensen’s story reflect postwar views on gender?
- It reinforced conventional views of femininity and masculinity. (correct)
- It ignored gender roles in favor of individual achievement.
- It rejected traditional gender roles completely.
- It promoted a new feminism that downplayed femininity.
What cultural shift did the story of Jorgensen signify in the context of post-World War II society?
What cultural shift did the story of Jorgensen signify in the context of post-World War II society?
What overarching theme does Jorgensen's narrative contribute to the understanding of this historical period?
What overarching theme does Jorgensen's narrative contribute to the understanding of this historical period?
What was a key challenge faced by early experts in defining transsexuality?
What was a key challenge faced by early experts in defining transsexuality?
What contributed significantly to the establishment of the gender identity clinic at Johns Hopkins University?
What contributed significantly to the establishment of the gender identity clinic at Johns Hopkins University?
What was John Money's perspective on the development of the Johns Hopkins program?
What was John Money's perspective on the development of the Johns Hopkins program?
Which aspect of gender boundaries did the narrative of the ex-GI turned blonde beauty challenge?
Which aspect of gender boundaries did the narrative of the ex-GI turned blonde beauty challenge?
What was the societal perception of transsexual individuals prior to the establishment of gender identity clinics?
What was the societal perception of transsexual individuals prior to the establishment of gender identity clinics?
What role did Lothar's father play in his early life regarding the Nazi party?
What role did Lothar's father play in his early life regarding the Nazi party?
Which aspect of science did Jorgensen's story highlight in the context of the postwar era?
Which aspect of science did Jorgensen's story highlight in the context of the postwar era?
What tension was particularly noted regarding masculinity after World War II?
What tension was particularly noted regarding masculinity after World War II?
How did Jorgensen's narrative contribute to discussions about gender roles?
How did Jorgensen's narrative contribute to discussions about gender roles?
What social issue was reflected in public commentary on Christine Jorgensen's appearance?
What social issue was reflected in public commentary on Christine Jorgensen's appearance?
What potential outcome of scientific advances was compared to Jorgensen's story?
What potential outcome of scientific advances was compared to Jorgensen's story?
Why was Jorgensen's story significant in the mid-twentieth century cultural context?
Why was Jorgensen's story significant in the mid-twentieth century cultural context?
What did the harsh treatment by Lothar's father reveal about parental expectations in the Nazi regime?
What did the harsh treatment by Lothar's father reveal about parental expectations in the Nazi regime?
Flashcards
Nazi Party Leader
Nazi Party Leader
A person who held a leadership position within the Nazi political party.
Christine Jorgensen's Story
Christine Jorgensen's Story
A story about a person who underwent a sex change operation.
Scientific Advancement
Scientific Advancement
A progress which is highlighted from a potential miracle curing perspective.
Post-War Gender Roles
Post-War Gender Roles
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Masculinity Crisis
Masculinity Crisis
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Atomic Age
Atomic Age
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Sensational Journalism
Sensational Journalism
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Hitler Youth
Hitler Youth
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Gender Identity Clinic at Johns Hopkins
Gender Identity Clinic at Johns Hopkins
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Harry Benjamin Foundation's role
Harry Benjamin Foundation's role
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Transsexual Phenomenon's impact
Transsexual Phenomenon's impact
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Early transsexual definitions
Early transsexual definitions
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Johns Hopkins Gender Identity Clinic's influence
Johns Hopkins Gender Identity Clinic's influence
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Gender Boundary Permeability
Gender Boundary Permeability
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Transsexual Phenomenon's Clinical Impact
Transsexual Phenomenon's Clinical Impact
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Erickson Educational Foundation's Role
Erickson Educational Foundation's Role
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Harry Benjamin Foundation's Contribution
Harry Benjamin Foundation's Contribution
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Overcoming Obstacles
Overcoming Obstacles
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'Crisis in Masculinity'
'Crisis in Masculinity'
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Impact of Jorgensen Story
Impact of Jorgensen Story
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Study Notes
Nazi Party Leader and Harsh Treatment
- A Nazi party leader in Berlin's Mahlsdorf area subjected his son to harsh, inhumane treatment.
- The father was deeply disappointed in his son's effeminate behavior and interests.
- In 1942, the father forced his son to join the Hitler Youth, though the son despised the Nazis and their actions against Jewish people.
Christine Jorgensen and Sensational Journalism
- Christine Jorgensen's story became a significant media event, highlighting American themes of resilience, ambition, success.
- Jorgensen's story also reflected important anxieties of mid-20th century America.
- The story highlighted the promise and fear of scientific advancements, specifically those related to gender.
Jorgensen's Story and Post-War Gender Tensions
- Jorgensen's story reflected anxieties about a "crisis in masculinity" post-World War II.
- Post-war women increasingly filled male-dominated roles, with concerns emerging about the perceived decline in traditional male characteristics.
- Jorgensen's story challenged conventional gender norms, particularly those between male and female roles.
- It caused anxieties and fantasies about the blurred boundaries between male and female identities.
Impact on Clinical Services and Gender Identity Clinics
- The book "The Transsexual Phenomenon" had a major impact on medical services.
- Funding from the Erickson Educational Foundation contributed significantly to the establishment of a gender identity clinic at Johns Hopkins University, the first academic medical center to offer gender reassignment surgery.
- The clinic worked collaboratively with the Harry Benjamin Foundation.
- The clinic's success was a verification and institutionalization of Harry Benjamin's work for transsexual individuals.
- Other institutions soon followed Johns Hopkins' lead, utilizing the clinic and Foundation's findings.
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