Why are we trans?

[Elsa Delyth]

Well if it is biological it is socially much more acceptable.
Many restraints from parents if their upbringing caused this etc are unnecessary then.


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That makes it rhetorical.

Personally, I am convinced that it is hormonal, but I also don't like the idea that maybe not everyone could pass some test devised to determine this, and that fighting for the right to self-determination, and self-expression is more important, and more inclusive.

[Laura_7]

That makes it rhetorical.

Personally, I am convinced that it is hormonal, but I also don't like the idea that maybe not everyone could pass some test devised to determine this, and that fighting for the right to self-determination, and self-expression is more important, and more inclusive.

Imo many cis people cannot grasp the concept.
They are happy with their gender identity.
So a biological explanation, and explaining the connected feelings, is imo a better way to get people to understand.
Many parents for example additionally have the idea that its a fault of their upbringing etc.
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,195129.msg1740788.html#msg1740788

After all gender disphoria is a condition which is not imagined, and often needs to be explained to people.


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