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This analysis aims to explore how testosterone is represented in medical education textbooks and its implications for various gender identities.

The Narrative of Testosterone in Medical Education Textbooks: A Phenomenological Case Study on Behalf of Butler’s Gender/Sex Thesis

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Phenomenological case study analyzes testosterone narratives in medical education, highlighting implications for diverse populations.

This analysis aims to explore how testosterone is represented in medical education textbooks and its implications for various gender identities.
Phenomenological case study design focusing on medical education textbooks.
Analysis of narratives surrounding testosterone with respect to Butler’s heterosexual matrix.
Examination of how these narratives affect care for non-binary and transgender individuals.
Medical education textbooks predominantly reflect a binary understanding of gender based on testosterone.
Poor representation of trans, queer, and non-binary individuals leads to inadequate healthcare practices.
Practitioners may rely on heteronormative perspectives that limit effective care for diverse populations.

Steven Burgess (2026) studied this question.

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