1 - Trans: Identity vs Dysphoria
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min
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Summary
Sasha and Stella delve into the two primary perspectives on gender: gender identity as an innate sense versus gender dysphoria as a mental health condition. They explore the implications and challenges of each view, touching on concepts like fluidity, the role of medical intervention, and the impact of societal expectations. The hosts critically examine the attraction of gender identity theory and the evolving diagnostic criteria for gender dysphoria, highlighting the complexities for individuals and professionals alike.Episode description
A debate is raging between two schools of thought: are trans people suffering with gender dysphoria, mental health condition? Or do transgender individuals simply have a gender identity, like a gendered soul, that needs to be recognised? In this first episode Sasha and Stella discuss these two perspectives and the difficult consequences of taking a position on this polarised issue.
Links:
- Criteria for a diagnosis of gender dysphoria in the DSM V: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/gender-dysphoria/what-is-gender-dysphoria
- About WPATH: https://www.wpath.org/
- About Harry Benjamin: https://zagria.blogspot.com/2012/10/harry-benjamin-part-2-rejuvenation_5.html#.X9OrKdj7RPY
- About the anti-gender movement: https://www.boell.de/en/2015/04/21/anti-gender-movements-rise and Graff, Agnieszka (2016). "'Gender Ideology': Weak Concepts, Powerful Politics". Religion and Gender. 6 (2): 268–272. doi:10.18352/rg.10177.
- Snapchat Dysmorphia: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322706
- Ehrensaft Pre-Verbal Gender Communications https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7KBZeRC1RI&t=96s
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