45 UNIT 3 GENDER IDENTITY DISORDER Structure 3.0 Introduction 3.1 Objectives 3.2 Definition and Description of Gender Identity Disorder 3.3 Origin of Gender Identity Disorder 3.3.1 Transgender 3.4 Components of Gender Identity Disorder 3.5 Criteria for Gender Identity Disorder 3.6 Symptoms of Gender Identity Disorder 3.7 Causes of Gender Identity Disorder 3.8 Treatment of Gender Identity Disorder 3.8.1 Action Steps in Treatment for Gender Identity Disorder 3.9 Let Us Sum Up 3.10 Unit End Questions 3.11 Glossary 3.12 Suggested Readings 3.0 INTRODUCTION In this unit we will be dealing with gender identity disorder. We start with Definition and description of Gender Identity Disorder and follow it up with Origin of Gender Identity Disorder and Transgender issues. Then we take up Components of Gender Identity Disorder and elucidate Criteria and Diagnosis of Gender Identity Disorder. Then we enlist the Symptoms of Gender Identity Disorder and present the Causes of Gender Identity Disorder. The finally we take up the Treatment of Gender Identity Disorder and indicate the Action Steps in Treatment for Gender Identity Disorder. 3.1 OBJECTIVES After completing this unit, you will be able to: • Define and describe gender identity disorder; • Trace the Origin of gender identity disorder; • Elucidate the Components of gender identity disorder; • Explain the Criteria for diagnosis; • Delineate the Symptoms of gender identity disorder; • Discuss the Causes; and • Describe the Treatment interventions of gender identity disorder.
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