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The Case of Christine.
- Source :
- TIME Magazine; 4/20/1953, Vol. 61 Issue 16, p82-84, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 1953
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Abstract
- The article discusses the case of homosexuality or transvestitism. It features the case of Christine Jorgensen, a former U.S. soldier named George who has underwent an operation in Denmark after the doctors treated him with female hormones for a year. In his interview with Jorgensen's doctors, New York Post reporter Alvin Davis found that Jorgensen's penis and testes were amputated by his Danish doctors.
- Subjects :
- HOMOSEXUALITY
CROSS-dressing
AMERICAN military personnel
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0040781X
- Volume :
- 61
- Issue :
- 16
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- TIME Magazine
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 54171841