REVIEW article
Front. Public Health
Sec. Public Health Policy
Volume 13 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1643488
This article is part of the Research TopicStructural Inequities and Social Justice in LGBTI+ Health: Policy, Power, and ParticipationView all articles
Determining Transgender Identity: A Discussion from Legal, Medical, and Social Perspectives
Provisionally accepted
- 1Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- 2Sun Yat-sen University Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical and Subtropical Plant Resources, Guangzhou, China
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As societal awareness of gender diversity continues to evolve, the legal and social recognition of transgender identities has emerged as a critical global issue. Transgender individuals encounter a range of legal challenges that necessitate collaborative efforts across various sectors for effective resolution. This paper examines the legal, medical, and socio-cultural practices related to transgender identity determination in China and other countries. It identifies key factors influencing the recognition of transgender identities and provides concrete recommendations for enhancing the rights of transgender individuals. By strengthening legal advocacy and education, refining legal frameworks, bolstering enforcement mechanisms, and fostering social inclusivity and diversity, we can create a more equitable, just, and supportive environment for transgender individuals.
Keywords: transgender, gender identity, Legal recognition, Medical Ethics, social acceptance
Received: 09 Jun 2025; Accepted: 21 Aug 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Sun, Hu, Xie, Li and Guo. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence: Peng Sun, Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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