Am i still a woman: hysterectomy and gender identity
Auteur :
Elson, Jean
Éditeur :
Temple University Press,U.S.
ISBN :
9781592132119
Date de publication :
22 nov. 2003
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,0 x 1,8 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
What makes a woman a woman? This book provides insight into the choices women make regarding gynecological surgery and maintaining their sense of themselves as women. It aims to understand the impact of surgery and lost fertility on sexuality and partnerships as well as, the steps some women take to deal with a sense of a stigmatized identity.