
159. Irreversible Damage? | Abigail Shrier
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
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The Gender Dysphoria Epidemic
This chapter examines the alarming rise of gender dysphoria diagnoses among young girls, particularly in college settings, highlighting a troubling trend of rapid medical intervention without prior symptoms. It critiques the affirmative care standard in healthcare that pressures professionals to validate self-diagnoses and questions social media's role in shaping youth identity. Through extensive discussions and data, the chapter raises ethical concerns surrounding treatment practices and the implications for clinicians navigating this complex landscape.
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