transgender terms

[Amy Sheldon]

Can anyone suggest a source for a discussion of terms used for/by 
transgender folks in the U.S.? If it is tied to different perspectives 
on how to do being a transexual - as that has changed over time in the 
U.S. -  that would be helpful too.

by 'different perspectives' I mean, for example:  "surgery is the only 
option", vs, nonsurgical options, and gender blurring and blending.

Has anyone found readings that would be useful in a Language and Gender 
course?

Amy Sheldon
asheldon at umn.edu