Why are there so many trans people in the UK?
The immediate cause is a conflict of opinion about transgender activism and the reasons behind an increase in the number of girls referred for treatment for gender dysphoria in England, from 32 in 2009/10 to 1,740 in 2018/19. But debate on these issues has exposed a faultline with wider implications.
Is there a relationship between feminism and trans?
In particular, it should be recognised that, as the scope of the terms “trans” and “transgender” have expanded to include a range of identities, no longer referring only to people who have undergone a medical or surgical transition, the relationship between trans activism and feminism has also shifted.
Where did the term transsexualism come from?
The teenager had learnt about transsexualism — a term coined only a decade or two before — from a Seventies book by a U.S. psychiatrist that was on her parents’ shelves. It was called Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex (But Were Afraid To Ask) and contained a short reference to transsexuals.
The immediate cause is a conflict of opinion about transgender activism and the reasons behind an increase in the number of girls referred for treatment for gender dysphoria in England, from 32 in 2009/10 to 1,740 in 2018/19. But debate on these issues has exposed a faultline with wider implications.
Are there any trans women who regret their gender change?
Walt Heyer is a former transgender woman who provides support to others who regret gender change at SexChangeRegret.com. He is the author of ” Trans Life Survivors .”
In particular, it should be recognised that, as the scope of the terms “trans” and “transgender” have expanded to include a range of identities, no longer referring only to people who have undergone a medical or surgical transition, the relationship between trans activism and feminism has also shifted.
Is there a backlash against the Trans movement?
A backlash against trans rights and increasing visibility began to grow online, on Twitter and internet forums.