Transgender Community Analysis
Social workers need to encourage social justice within health and social sectors, creating and supporting culturally appropriate programs that focus exclusively on political and public rights for the transgender community (Lerner and Robles, 2016). As a social worker dedicated to equality and as a Transgender male I am the main contender to lead this cause, increasing my social worker role to predominantly social justice issues for transgender individuals and continuing to stay informed about policies and procedures that affect my community (Lerner and Robles, 2016). Although the LGBT rights movement has made some amazing accomplishments over the last decade, the trans community seem to still slip through the cracks when it comes to social
justice issues. Social workers have the ability to advocate and shape a culture that celebrates transgender individuals, enforcing social change as primary advocates (Lerner and Robles, 2016). Creating over time an environment for the trans community that is free from discrimination, violence, social oppression, and misconceptions, the important next step for the LGBT rights movement, with the help of ‘trans’ educated social workers and allies (Lerner and Robles, 2016). Transmen and women continue to face discrimination and narrow-mindedness in many different walks of life, not only from the general public but also from healthcare professionals (Koh, Kang, and Underwood, 2014). The access to healthcare is a substantial part of the journey for transgender people and the access itself can be a predominant risk factor for their mental health (Koh, Kang, and Underwood, 2014). Due to social justice issues such as lack of finances, lack of interest, lack of support and acceptance from peers, professionals and society and the lack of current and relevant research conducted within Australian on the transgender community (Koh, Kang, and Underwood, 2014). The ‘transitioning’ process can be quite an expedition on its own and when amplified by bias uneducated professionals it can become a quite confronting and negative experience (Singh and Salazar, 2013). Furthermore, for transgender people seeking information, you are more inclined to find personal experiences rather than academic research here in Australia. Due to the little research, this causes cultural incompetency from health care providers when caring for transgender clients, there is a great need for ongoing sensitivity training (Singh and Salazar, 2013).
justice issues. Social workers have the ability to advocate and shape a culture that celebrates transgender individuals, enforcing social change as primary advocates (Lerner and Robles, 2016). Creating over time an environment for the trans community that is free from discrimination, violence, social oppression, and misconceptions, the important next step for the LGBT rights movement, with the help of ‘trans’ educated social workers and allies (Lerner and Robles, 2016). Transmen and women continue to face discrimination and narrow-mindedness in many different walks of life, not only from the general public but also from healthcare professionals (Koh, Kang, and Underwood, 2014). The access to healthcare is a substantial part of the journey for transgender people and the access itself can be a predominant risk factor for their mental health (Koh, Kang, and Underwood, 2014). Due to social justice issues such as lack of finances, lack of interest, lack of support and acceptance from peers, professionals and society and the lack of current and relevant research conducted within Australian on the transgender community (Koh, Kang, and Underwood, 2014). The ‘transitioning’ process can be quite an expedition on its own and when amplified by bias uneducated professionals it can become a quite confronting and negative experience (Singh and Salazar, 2013). Furthermore, for transgender people seeking information, you are more inclined to find personal experiences rather than academic research here in Australia. Due to the little research, this causes cultural incompetency from health care providers when caring for transgender clients, there is a great need for ongoing sensitivity training (Singh and Salazar, 2013).