While I unequivocally support the basic human rights of transgender individuals, I believe there are certain aspects of the current discourse and approaches that should be critically examined:
1. Medical Transition for Minors:
While I understand the desire to support transgender youth, I caution against allowing medical transitioning before the age of 19. The brain is still developing during adolescence, and it is crucial to allow individuals ample time to explore their gender identity and make informed decisions about their bodies.
2. Potential Drawbacks of Transitioning:
It is important to acknowledge that medical transitioning can have both benefits and potential risks. While it can significantly improve the well-being of many transgender individuals, it can also involve irreversible changes and potential health complications. It is essential to ensure that individuals have access to comprehensive information and support before making any decisions.
3. Prioritizing Causes:
Transgender rights and support represent a significant cause, and it is essential to advocate for inclusivity and equality. At the same time, we must recognize the multitude of pressing societal challenges that also demand immediate attention and resources. These include, but are not limited to, addressing poverty, combating climate change, and ensuring access to healthcare for underserved communities.
Sure! Great point! That’s why:
a. Minors very rarely get surgery or non-reversible care.
b. If a minor has gender dysphoria, they can work with their doctor and parents to be put on puberty blockers so they can explore if/how they want to transition, instead of forcing them through a puberty that would be very expensive and traumatic to undo.
Your point is only an issue for bigots who can’t respect someone else’s private medical decisions regarding their own body.
I had so much info and "are you sure?"s shoved down my throat when I finally came out. It would be impossible to not be sure if you actually talk to a therapist and your doctor. Both of which are necessary for a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and is a precursor to getting access to care and doing things like changing one’s name (from experience!).
Shall we regulate who can get tattoos or hair removal? Those seem pretty permanent and can have health implications as well.
Your point is only an issue for bigots who can’t respect someone else’s private medical decisions regarding their own body.
I don’t give much of a fuck about what you personally find to be important when my rights are on the line. Be as pissy as you want about this, but the only reason trans people are in the news or in politics is because of conservatives trying to legislate them out of existence. If my existence bothers you so much, you’re welcome to gouge your own eyes out and no longer perceive me.
Unpopular opinions is about the only place this shit can be said with a smug, troll veneer about wanting discussion or civility. Meanwhile, said opinions are only held by some of the most vile people to exist. I’d caution you about the company you’ll keep with opinions like that, but you seem to be okay with it.
EDIT: Fixed formatting.
In regards to #2 and the context behind that, there is nearly an order of magnitude less in the percentage of unsatisfied trans women getting boob jobs compared to cis women. There are several forms of body modification that is acceptable in society.
Also when did they start caring about climate change?