FAQ Gender dysphoria as a diagnosis
RFSL receives many questions about diagnoses and diagnostic codes related to gender dysphoria and gender affirming care. Here we talk about current regulations and possibilities for the future.
Why Do We Need a New Gender Recognition Act?
The current gender recognition act is outdated and needs to be replaced in its entirety.
Intersex
An intersex person is someone with an inherent variation in their sex characteristics that doesn’t correspond with what a typically female or male body is expected to be.
Norm Criticism
Norm criticism is a tool that can be used when studying power structures within society, and questions what is considered to be "normal".
Glossary
Some LGBTQI terms and expressions explained.
Marriage in Sweden
Since 2009 Sweden has a gender neutral marriage legislation, which means that same sex couples can get married under the same conditions as opposite sex couples.
To Ask About Gender and Trans in Surveys
RFSL are frequently asked to give advice on how to phrase questions about gender and trans in surveys. These are our recommendations.