Shifting the Forensic Anthropological Paradigm to Incorporate the Transgender and Gender Diverse Community

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ID6014630
AuthorsDonovan M Adams (0000-0003-4202-1849, University of Central Florida), H Blatt (0000-0003-4527-9335, Idaho State University), Taylor M Flaherty (0000-0001-5603-6297, University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Jaxson D Haug (0000-0003-2149-6837, Southern Methodist University), Mariyam Isa (0000-0001-8442-7623, Texas Tech University), Amy R Michael (0000-0003-3746-3087, University of New Hampshire, corresponding author), Ashley C Smith (0000-0003-2992-6811, University of Toronto)
Year2023
Volume3
Issue3
Pages142-165
Publication date2023-06-28
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHumans (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2673-9461 • E-ISSN: 2673-9461
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/humans3030013
OpenAlexW4382722888
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited101

Forensic anthropology and, more broadly, the forensic sciences have only recently begun to acknowledge the importance of lived gender identity in the resolution of forensic cases, the epidemic of anti-transgender violence, and the need to seek practical solutions. The current literature suggests that forensic anthropologists are becoming aware of these issues and are working toward efforts to improve identification of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) persons. The scope of the problem, however, is not limited to methodology and instead can be traced to systemic anti-trans stigma ingrained within our cultural institutions. As such, we call on forensic anthropologists to counteract cisgenderism and transphobia and promote gender equity and inclusion in their practice. In this paper, we identify three areas in which forensic anthropologists may be positioned to intervene on cisgenderist practices and systems: in casework, research, and education. This paper aims to provide strategies for forensic anthropologists to improve resolution of TGD cases, produce more nuanced, gender-informed research, and promote gender equity and inclusion in the field

Criminology · Engineering ethics · Gender equity · Gender identity · Identification (biology · Identity (music · Inclusion (mineral · Scope (computer science · Sociology · Transgender · Engineering · Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues · Gender Studies · Law in Society and Culture · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology

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