Your link was interesting. It supports what you were saying about those who have medical procedures being satisfied with their decision. The article did have one tidbit:
First, is gender dysphoria still considered a valid diagnosis in the trans community? Also, the second and third groupings of people also seem to suggest that there are some young people who are really just "trying it out" for lack of a better phrase. Do you know of any resources that would have a rough proportion breakdown between these groups?
Sorry to keep asking. Like I said, I'm just somewhat shocked by how common this is on my circle, and my circle is moderate to conservative Texans. So it leads me to one of two conclusions. Either the rate of trans identity is about 100x higher than the oft repeated 0.1%, and 10% of our society has been outrageously oppressed for a very long time. Or young people searching for their identity are giving being trans a try for a variety of reasons.
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The study in question did not differentiate between the following:
- Young people with gender dysphoria.
- Young people who socially but not medically transitioned
- young people who were simply exploring gender diversity.
First, is gender dysphoria still considered a valid diagnosis in the trans community? Also, the second and third groupings of people also seem to suggest that there are some young people who are really just "trying it out" for lack of a better phrase. Do you know of any resources that would have a rough proportion breakdown between these groups?
Sorry to keep asking. Like I said, I'm just somewhat shocked by how common this is on my circle, and my circle is moderate to conservative Texans. So it leads me to one of two conclusions. Either the rate of trans identity is about 100x higher than the oft repeated 0.1%, and 10% of our society has been outrageously oppressed for a very long time. Or young people searching for their identity are giving being trans a try for a variety of reasons.
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