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Episode 146 - Myths, Misconceptions, and Exaggerations About Gender
In the world of gender, myths and misconceptions often overshadow the complex realities at play. This episode is dedicated to debunking myths from both sides of the debates. This conversation emphasizes the need to break down myths surrounding gender, acknowledging the overblown ideas that contribute to a lack of nuance and understanding, and sheds light on exaggerated points used as rhetorical strategies by different sides of the gender discourse.
Sasha and Stella highlight the danger of blanket statements and the challenge of navigating a topic as intricate as gender in the age of social media. They also explore the impact of parental influence and societal expectations around gender. In a world where gender discussions often fall victim to oversimplification and polarized views, Stella and Sasha's conversation serves as a valuable reminder to approach these complex issues with nuance and empathy. Breaking down myths and fostering understanding is essential for meaningful dialogue, progress in the ongoing gender debate, and the potential for deeper societal understanding emerging from the current discourse.
Genspect’s: The Gender Framework
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Bigger Picture Conference - Denver
Talks from the #genspectbiggerpicture conference in Denver, CO, 2023. More videos will be added regularly, revisit the link again for more content.
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Gender: Therapy Session Notes w/ Sasha Ayad
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Gender Dysphoria & Suicide (Episode 34)
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Suicide by Clinic-Referred Transgender Adolescents in the United Kingdom
Biggs M. Suicide by Clinic-Referred Transgender Adolescents in the United Kingdom. Arch Sex Behav. 2022 Feb;51(2):685-690. doi: 10.1007/s10508-022-02287-7. Epub 2022 Jan 18. PMID: 35043256; PMCID: PMC8888486
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The Myth of "Reliable Research" in Pediatric Gender Medicine: A critical evaluation of the Dutch Studies-and Research That Has Followed
E. Abbruzzese, Stephen B. Levine & Julia W. Mason (2023) The Myth of “Reliable Research” in Pediatric Gender Medicine: A critical evaluation of the Dutch Studies—and research that has followed, Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 49:6, 673-699, DOI: 10.1080/0092623X.2022.2150346; [ Ссылка ]
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Chapters
00:00 Beginning
09:00 Main conversation begins
11:30 Myth: trans is the new gay
16:45 Myth: gender identity trumps biological reality
17:15 Myth: there is no pain on earth like gender dysphoria
20:10 Myth: the grass is always greener in the other gender
21:30 Misconceptions around suicidality in this population
24:12 Myths and Misconceptions around affirmation
27:00 Myth: parents area a threat to their children
33:00 Myth: everyone is on a “gender journey”
35:15 Exaggeration: ROGD is a moral panic
37:30 Myth: all concern is far-right extremist trans hate
46:50 Misconception: “you can always tell” a person’s biological sex
54:15 Exaggeration: “the trans cult got my kid”
56:55 Myth: there is such a thing as a “real trans kid”
01:00:33 Myth: estrangement is always one-sided
01:03:42 Myth: that all the kids being transitioned are "pre-gay" kids
01:06:08 Misconception: “anyone experiencing AGP is trying to trample on women’s rights"
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