Francis Urquhart
Well-known member
To be honest, I have a feeling that the statement 'Transgenderism is a mental disorder' oversimplifies what is a complex situation. It is, in some cases true, but there is much more to it than that. Brain scans on transgender adolescents have shown that their brain activity and structure more closely resemble those of their desired gender than the gender physically manifested.
Transgender brains are more like their desired gender from an early age
There are also physical manifestations for transgender people that are neither mental nor specifically gender-related. I've already mentioned the observable fact that transgender people tend to be taller than the norm for both their desired and manifested gender. Then, there are a number of genetic factors related to XY chromosome disorders that result in a highly confused gender situation. These are all physical effects not mental disorders.
Personally, I think that increasing research into the condition would be helpful and if the reassignment surgery makes them happy, go for it. It's a tiny amount of money compared with the revenue the government wastes on other purposes.
Transgender brains are more like their desired gender from an early age
There are also physical manifestations for transgender people that are neither mental nor specifically gender-related. I've already mentioned the observable fact that transgender people tend to be taller than the norm for both their desired and manifested gender. Then, there are a number of genetic factors related to XY chromosome disorders that result in a highly confused gender situation. These are all physical effects not mental disorders.
Personally, I think that increasing research into the condition would be helpful and if the reassignment surgery makes them happy, go for it. It's a tiny amount of money compared with the revenue the government wastes on other purposes.