Introduction: Why this book was written and how it is laid out
What does it mean to be transgender? : an introduction to the term
Sexual orientation versus gender : what's the difference?
Coming out as transgender : when, why, and how people come out
Transition : the social, the emotional, and the medical
The history of transgenderism and its evolution over time
Transgenderism as a mental health issue : the controversy over transgender identity as a disorder
Discrimination : exploring the barriers that transpeople face
Lesser-known types of transgenderism : understanding cross-dressers, genderqueer people, drag queens, and more.
