During the mid-20th century, Western medical and legal systems often categorized transgender identities under the umbrella of "sexual perversion" or "paraphilias."
These labels were used to justify the criminalization of "cross-dressing" and the denial of healthcare, housing, and basic civil rights. 3. Modern Psychological Perspectives tranny perversion
The understanding of gender has evolved significantly. Major global health organizations, including the and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) , have moved away from "perversion" models. During the mid-20th century, Western medical and legal