In this essay, authors J. Michael Bailey and Kiira Triea attempt to refute the "feminine essence theory" which they consider to be a misconception of transsexuals. In s Drawing on the research of Ray Blanchard, a professor and sexologist at the University of Toronto who has conducted extensive studies on male-to-female transsexuals, the authors explain that transsexuals are part of two distinct groups, according to them, a transsexual. can be either a homosexual transsexual or an autogynephilic transsexual term coined by Ray Blanchard and defined as "inwardly directed heterosexuality. In other words, autogynephilic men are like heterosexual men, except that their primary sexual attraction is to". the image or idea of ​​themselves as a woman” (Bailey). condition with other paraphilias such as masochism The authors argue that if you are not homosexual, you are most certainly autogynephilic (. Bailey). This essay is relevant to my research because it contradicts the majority of what I have read regarding the “feminine essence theory.” » and because it summarizes much of Blanchard's research. However, I don't necessarily agree with this research because it appears that only sexual orientation was considered in their concept of gender identity. This review by Desire Chilwane is about the book “Recognizing Transsexuals: Personal, Political and Medicoleg Embodiment” by Zowie Davy. This book traces the history of transsexualism in the medical world and medical terms, such as GID (Gender Identity Disorder). This book also includes studies and interviews with male-to-female and female-to-male transsexuals. This is rare and extremely useful for my research, as most searches focus on...... middle of article...... October 13, 2011. Chilwane, Desire. “Recognizing transsexuals: personal, political and forensic embodiment.” Journal of International Women's Studies 12.4 (2011): 158+. Academic expanded as soon as possible. Internet. October 13, 2011 Hargreaves, Isabel and Kenny Midence. “Psychosocial adaptation among male-to-female transsexuals: An overview of the research evidence.” » The Journal of Psychology 131.6 (1997): 602+. Academic expanded as soon as possible. Internet. October 13, 2011Kraus, Carolyn. “Border screening: transsexualism as a cinematic metaphor.” » CinéAction 78 (2009): 17+. Academic expanded as soon as possible. Internet. October 5, 2011Milliken, Christie. “Unheimlich Maneuvers: The Genres and Genres of Transsexual Documentary.” » Velvet Light Trap (1998): 47+. Academic expanded as soon as possible. Internet. October 13, 2011. Ramsey, Gerald. Transsexuals' frank responses to private questions. Freedom, California: Crossing, 1996. Print.