The Dysphoric Imperative

[Shana A]

The Dysphoric Imperative
by: Cathryn
Thu Feb 07, 2008 at 14:01:12 PM EST

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=4432

One of the favorite arguments by the gender deconstructionists against recognizing the differences between "classic" transsexuals and the ill conceived umbrella category of transgendered is "what about all those poor transwomen who cannot afford surgery?  Leaving aside considerations of finding a way if it is important enough to you, let's take a closer look at reality.  The reality is that separating transgender and transsexual means actual recognition of the "medical model" view of classic transsexuality and reinforces the fact that surgery is a highly successful and long established treatment for those with actual "gender-body dysphoria" or classic transsexuality.