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City Journal's 10 Blocks

The Fight Against Gender Medicine

Jan 31, 2025
Leor Sapir, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute specializing in pediatric gender medicine, discusses the growing opposition to medical procedures for youth. He examines the historical context of gender ideology and its legal implications. The conversation delves into the controversial Cass Review, highlighting shaky evidence for current practices. Sapir also navigates pivotal lawsuits that could reshape treatment age restrictions and critiques both media narratives and institutional biases. The need for rigorous scientific inquiry in the debate over gender medicine takes center stage.
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  • The podcast highlights how academic foundations and political silence facilitated the normalization of gender ideology within medical institutions in the U.S.
  • Legal cases like U.S. v. Skrmetti and Boe v. Marshall may significantly reshape the regulatory landscape governing age restrictions and procedures in gender medicine.

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The Rise of Gender Ideology

The emergence of gender ideology in the United States has its roots in academia, particularly in fields like critical theory, sexology, and legal studies. These academic foundations were instrumental in how gender concepts permeated various institutions, including the medical field, often facilitated by legal advancements. Influential political entities, including the Democratic Party and professional medical associations, remained silent on the scrutiny of gender activism claims for an extended period. The collective action fostered a growing acceptance and normalization of gender ideology in public life, underscoring a complex landscape that shaped contemporary debates about gender medicine.

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