Publications

• Peer reviewed publications
• Non peer reviewed publications
• Community-based articles, columns, & journalism
• Literary prose & poetry

Author Statement:

My language and thinking often shift during the reflective process of writing. My existing work may or may not reflect my current views and terminology. Accordingly, I have added comments to some files of my published work below. If you wish to reprint or discuss my publications or invite me to be a contributing author for your publication, please Contact Me.

Last updated: 01 Jan 2015

Peer-reviewed Publications

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Journal Publications

Ansara, Y. G. (2015). Improving research methodology in adolescent sexual health research. Journal of Adolescent Health, 56(4), 367-369.

Riggs, D. W., Ansara, Y. G., & Treharne, G. (2015). An evidence-based model for understanding the mental health experiences of transgender Australians. Australian Psychologist, 50(1), 32-29.

Ansara, Y. G., & Hegarty, P. (2014). Methodologies of misgendering: Recommendations for reducing cisgenderism in psychological research. [Observation & Commendation]. Feminism & Psychology, 24(2), 259-270. doi:10.1177/0959353514526217

Ansara, Y. G., & Hegarty, P. (2013). Misgendering in English language contexts: Applying non-cisgenderist methods to Feminist research. [Special Issue on Mixed Methods in Genders & Sexualities Reesarch]. International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 7(2), 160-177.

Blumer, M. L. C., Ansara, Y. G., & Watson, C. M. (2013). Cisgenderism in Family Therapy: How everyday clinical practices can delegitimize people’s gender self-designations. [Special Section: Essays in Family Therapy]. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 24(4), 267-285.

Ansara, Y. G. & Hegarty, P. (2012). Cisgenderism in Psychology: Pathologizing and misgendering children from 1999 to 2008. Psychology & Sexuality, 3, 137-160. doi: 10.1080/19419899.2011.576696. **I received the 2012 American Psychological Association (APA) Division 44 Transgender Reesarch Award for the significant contribution to the field made by this research.

Ansara, Y. (2011). Review of 'Gender (2nd edition)'. Feminism & Psychology, 21(2), 284-289.

Book Chapters

Ansara, Y. G. (2016). Psychological effects in surgical decision-making: Evidence, ethics, and outcomes. In S.J. White, & J. Cartmill (Eds.), Communication in surgical practice. Sheffield: Equinox.

Hegarty, P., Parslow, O., Ansara, Y. G., & Quick, F. L. (2013). Androcentrism: Changing the landscape without levelling the playing field?. In M.K. Ryan, & N.R. Branscombe (Eds.), The Sage handbook of gender and psychology. (pp. 29-44). London: Sage Publications.

Ansara, Y. G. (2012). Cisgenderism in medical settings: How collaborative partnerships can challenge structural violence. In I. Rivers & R. Ward (Eds.), Out of the ordinary: LGBT lives. (pp. 102-122). Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Ansara, Y. G. (2010). Beyond Cisgenderism: Counselling people with non-assigned gender identities. In L. Moon (Ed.), Counselling ideologies: Queer challenges to heteronormativity. (pp. 167-200). Aldershot: Ashgate.

Encyclopaedia Entries

Ansara, Y. G. (2013). LGBT Divorce. In R. E. Emery & J. G. Golson (Eds.),Cultural sociology of divorce: An encyclopedia/SAGE reference.

Community-Based Articles, Columns, & Journalism

**Updated list with hyperlinks coming soon.**

Ansara, Y. G. (2008). Know Your Rights- Equal Bathroom Access for Trans People: It’s Not “PC”, It’s the Law. TransLations Column, GET Magazine, Providence, RI.

Ansara, Y. G. (2008). Confronting Injustice: A Jewish Model for Trans Advocacy. Parashat Vaera, Torah Queeries, Jewish Mosaic, Denver, CO.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). Sticks and Stones: Why You Should Stop Using the ‘R’ Word Today. TransLations Column, GET Magazine, Providence, RI.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). End the ENDA Disparity. TransLations Column, GET Magazine, Providence, RI.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). Ringing the Bells Out: The Wicked Witch of Shame. TransLations Column, GET Magazine, Providence, RI.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). Beyer and Better: Trans Civil Rights Bill Introduced in Montgomery County, MD. Divine Providence, Providence, RI.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). Male Body Affirmation on a Budget. TransLations Column, GET Magazine, Providence, RI.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). How Ableism Dis/Ables Their Lives: Ending Discrimination Against Trans People with Disabilities. TransLations Column, GET Magazine, Providence, RI

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). Lifelines Rhode Island: Waves of Change in the Ocean State. The T-Spot, Options Newsmagazine, Providence, RI.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). Summertime Blues: On Bodies, Beaches & Bitterness. TransLations Column, GET Magazine, Providence, RI.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). To Tell or Not to Tell: On Disclosure. TransLations Column, GET Magazine, Providence, RI.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). Trans Women: Seen But Not Heard?. TransLations Column, GET Magazine, Providence, RI.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). Playwright on the Verge of Forever: Enrique Urueta. TransLations Column, GET Magazine, Providence, RI.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). The Gift of Safe Space. Parashat Terumah, Torah Queeries, Jewish Mosaic, Denver, CO.

Ansara, Y. G. (2007). The Silence This Time: Gay Transphobia and the Politics of Ableism. TransLations Column, GET Magazine, Providence, RI.

Policy Documents & Non-Reviewed Publications

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Ansara, Y. G., Friedman, E. J., Blumer, M. L. C., Fryer, D., Nic Giolla Easpaig, B., Richmond, K., & Samons, S. (2012). Response to the proposed psychiatric diagnosis of ‘gender dysphoria’ and the Report of the American Psychiatric Association Task Force on the Treatment of ‘Gender Identity Disorder’. Ansara Online. http://ansaraonline.com/publications/apa_response_letter_2012

Ansara, Y. G. (2012). Intersex rights. René Cassin, London, UK. Available at http://www.renecassin.org/campaigns/current-campaigns/240-intersex-rights.html

Equality Network. (2012). Consultant and lead author of practical guidelines documents for UK agencies serving LGBTI asylum-seekers and refugees. (Based on Safety, Sanctuary, & Solidarity report.)

René Cassin. (2012). Contributed sections on legislative discrimination and human rights abuses in trans and intersex health care to René Cassin‘s United Kingdom Stakeholder Submission to the United Nations (UN) Universal Periodic Review (UPR), Second Cycle, 13th Session 2012.

Ansara, Y. G. (2011). The importance of non-governmental organisations to the UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review. Activist Enrichment Programme, René Cassin, London, UK. Available at http://www.renecassin.org/downloads/UPRmeeting.pdf

Lev, A.I., Winters, K., Alie, L., Ansara, Y., Deutsch, M., Dickey, L., Ehrbar, R., Ehrensaft, D., Green, J., Meier, S., Richmond, K., Samons, S., & Susset, F., (2010). Response to Proposed DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria. Professionals Concerned With Gender Diagnoses in the DSM.

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Ansara, Y. G. (2008). TGI Peer Advocates Training Manual, Lifelines Rhode Island/Cuerdas de Salvamento, Providence, RI.

Ansara, G. (2006). Five Simple Things You Can Do To Be An Ally To Trans People. The Welcome Project, GLBTCenter, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI.

Literary Prose & Poetry

**Updated list with hyperlinks coming soon.**

Ansara, G. (2008). Industry, for O. JVoices.com.

Ansara, G. (2006). Of Fluidity and Form: Reflections From The Horizon. JVoices.com.

Ansara, G. (2006). The Colour of Light. JVoices.com.

Ansara, Y. G. (2004). Transitioning. In M. Diamond (Ed.), From the inside out: Radical gender transformation, FTM and beyond. San Francisco: Manic D. Press.