Trans people, reparative therapy and civil rights
Posted by LGBT Weekly Latest Issue, Thursday, January 31st, 2013
Commentary: Trans Progressive
by Autumn Sandeen
http://lgbtweekly.com/2013/01/31/trans-people-reparative-therapy-and-civil-rights/ (http://lgbtweekly.com/2013/01/31/trans-people-reparative-therapy-and-civil-rights/)
It isn't just homosexuality that's considered a temporary, "curable" condition by those who support reparative therapy, but transsexuality is also considered a temporary, "curable" condition by these supporters as well.
And, along with the "bathroom bill" meme – the argument that providing antidiscrimination protections based on gender identity will result in predatory behavior against women and children in bathrooms and locker rooms by cross-dressed men – the argument that transsexuality is temporary, "curable" and is psychotic in nature is used to argue against antidiscrimination legislation based on gender identity.
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It amazes me that anyone takes Dr. Berger seriously anymore after his 2006 aspersion that trans youth should be bullied:
"I suggest, indeed, letting children who wish to go to school in clothes of the opposite sex – but not counseling other children to not tease them or hurt their feelings.
"On the contrary, don't interfere, and let the other children ridicule the child who has lost that clear boundary between play-acting at home and the reality needs of the outside world. Maybe, in this way, the child will re-establish that necessary boundary."
Reparative therapy please!!! I already know how to pretend to be a straight guy! I've been doing my whole life and I'm a pro at it so no thanks! :icon_chuckel: