I wrote about Jesse Singal's article & why the fears abt desistance seem overblown and transphobic:http://www.splicetoday.com/politics-and-media/fear-of-a-trans-planet#.V5n22u1zHhU.twitter …
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there's no question that there are trans ppl who are in distress.
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Replying to @nberlat
why isn’t the “powerful social stigma of transitioning” a good reason not to rush things in the present? That’s a harm
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"gay ppl are stigmatized, therefore doctors shld encourage gay ppl to stay in the closet" you see the problem there?
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Replying to @nberlat
except whether or not these children are trans is exactly what’s in question, right? Sorry if I’m misunderstanding
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Replying to @cosmohouck
stigma's a strong disincentive for people to transition already. it's not a step ppl take lightly.
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but that’s the point of the desistance literature
@jessesingal cites. Maybe it’s wrong; but seems strange to ignore it.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
You asked where the regretters are, @nberlat. Can I put you in touch with some?
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