In The Den with Mama Dragons - Becoming a Visible Man

Mar 09 2025 72 mins 3

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Coming out as a transgender man in the late 1980s—before the internet, before mainstream conversations about gender identity, and before widespread access to information and affirming healthcare—Jamison Green found himself navigating a world where resources were scarce, and community was hard to find. Instead of being deterred, he became a guiding light and a leader in the fight for trans visibility and rights. Now, with his latest book, A History of Transgender Medicine, he takes us on a journey through the evolution of trans healthcare—chronicling the struggles, victories, and ongoing battles for equitable medical care. Today In the Den, we’ll explore Jamison’s incredible journey, the legacy of those who came before him, and the future he envisions for transgender rights and healthcare.

Special Guest: Jamison Green

Jamison Green, Ph.D. is an author, educator, public speaker, independent legal scholar, and expert policy consultant in transgender health and employment discrimination litigation. He is best known for his influential book Becoming a Visible Man, first published in 2004 and updated in 2020. This work is considered a classic in transgender literature, offering valuable insights into the experiences of trans men. Dr. Green began working for transgender visibility and rights in San Francisco in 1994 when a newly implemented non-discrimination ordinance (which he co-authored with city attorneys) placed the city in violation of its own Equal Benefits Ordinance. It took until 2000 to win on the issue, and a trans-inclusive policy went into effect in 2001.

Links from the Episode:

Find Dr. Green here: https://www.jamisongreen.com/about
Buy Becoming a Visible Man here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/0826522874?k=becoming+a+visible+man&crid=3QR6HPLED6O1T&sprefix=becoming+a+vi&linkCode=sl1&tag=jga00-20&linkId=80f03b302ad4d357a8f4f7f5d2cef760&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Find A History of Transgender Medicine here: https://www.amazon.com/History-Transgender-Medicine-United-States/dp/B0DBT6PZCX
Join Mama Dragons today: www.mamadragons.org

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