such as like this:
The concept of gender identity is said to be real as an experience, (like how theists claim to see god [a claim basically]), but scientifically under-defined, weakly grounded biologically, and sometimes treated as more fixed or explanatory than current evidence justifies.
I’m not saying that I agree with right wing transphobia, and I condemn transphobia, but sometimes, do you ever think that actually, maybe transphobia is a good thing?
That’s how your post reads
What “beliefs” do I have by virtue of being trans, and in what way do they need to be critiqued? This “question” is vague in a very “what can I get away with saying?” kind of way.
Being transgender is not an ideology, dude.
i didn’t even use that word
No, but you are attempting to critique it as if it was.
Trans people’s existence isn’t a political position or a logical puzzle.
All you have know is:
people who deserve respect = people who deserve respect.
The project of inventing your own gender theory based on Bio 101 is pretty myopic. As though people don’t count as people until you’ve fixed the taxonomy in your mind. You don’t have to read Judith Butler, but have the self awareness that dismissing the literature before engaging with it is not the product of critical thought.
I want to make sure I got the question right, because I’m not exactly sure what you’re asking.
Are you saying that you should be able to disagree about the science behind gender identity because you feel that the current definitions and standards were created by politics and not science and research?
One way this question could be interpreted and restated is: Trans people don’t have blanket immunity against critique, right?
If that is the legitimate heart of your question then: No. They do not. No one does.
Let’s say some puppy kicker happens to be trans. I publically and vocally oppose their puppy kicking. They respond by labeling me transphobic. That’s nothing more than a weak response from a bad person using their minority status as a cover for their shitty behavior/beliefs.
That said, and I cannot stress this enough; that is not how your question reads and the above is an overly charitable interpretation.
If that is not the legitimate heart of your question then all I can do is refer you to the bible: https://genderdysphoria.fyi/en
This is my main issue with modern gender theory, honestly. From natural reasoning, either gender is a fixed biological reality, or it’s completely irrelevant, non existent and a man-made concept. Sure, I can respect how other people identify, but if gender is simply a social construct, then I don’t understand how someone could be transgender.
So for someone to feel gender dysphoria, I believe that there should be some form of biological reality; even if we haven’t pinned it down yet. Maybe something to do with what chromosomes or hormones affect the mind compared to the body, or something else causing it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Not really my business anyway so I don’t care that much, as long as the person in question is comfortable and healthy, regardless of my understanding.
Most children and teenagers with gender dysphoria grow out of it on their own. Giving children and teens easy access to strong drugs that will affect their whole future life, is something that should be questioned. Children know little, struggle to find their identity, are easily influenced, and often make stupid decisions. Societal roles help children orient and find their way around the world. How can we expect a child to understand something as complex as gender fully to make an informed decision?
Gender dysphoria rarely comes alone, usually it’s comorbid with a bunch of other psychological issues. Then transition is often presented as the one treatment that will fix everything. It often fails to do that.
Trans issues are mental health issues. They have been politicized by making it about identity and attaching it to the political struggle of gay and bi people. No other mental health issue has that kind of political clout and rigid ideology attached to it. The political activism has glued itself to radical ideas.
Scientific research into trans issues has become difficult to conduct, because if you have the „wrong“ results, you might not have a career and be labeled transphobic. In the end it’s trans people themselves who suffer the most from this.
Helping people live a healthy and fulfilling life should be the goal. If someone transitioning is the only thing that helps someone, then by all means go for it.
The entire discussion is exasperating. It’s a free world, people should do what they want.
never saw it online it’s heavily censored, that’s what makes it more appealing to others
Something you haven’t mentioned is talking about the way medical treatment is practiced, access to gender affirming care, etc.
As you notice from your votes at -9, this is a radioactive topic.
Only if you support free access to medical transition, and promotion of self chosen identities, you might escape accusations of transphobia. Even asking for the scientific foundations this rests on, can get you in trouble quickly.
Mentioning what detransitioners say is risky as well. They are worth listening to.
There are real issues surrounding this topic, but they are hard to address because of the stark political divide. Trans issues are used as a political shibboleth and not as a psychological-medical issue.
