Misgendering a transgender woman using FORDISC 3.1: A case study
Taylor M. Flaherty, Jennifer F. Byrnes, Antonella Maddalena
Abstract
•FORDISC was unable to classify a transgender woman despite her extensive gender-affirming medical care, including Facial Feminization Surgeries.•This case study demonstrates that there is a need for forensic anthropologists to educate themselves on cases that may involve transgender people.•The use of a biocultural approach will allow forensic anthropologists to better identify marginalized individuals, including transgender women.
Topics & Concepts
TransgenderFeminization (sociology)Transgender womenTransgender PersonTranssexualGender studiesPsychologySociologyMedicineFamily medicineHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Men who have sex with menSyphilisRace, Genetics, and SocietyFemale Genital Mutilation/Cutting IssuesLaw in Society and Culture