The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan Wesley Yang On Gender Madness
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Sep 26, 2025 Wesley Yang, an essayist and podcaster known for his insights on culture and identity, delves into the complexities of contemporary gender ideology. He discusses the troubling rise in young females seeking transition, attributing it to social contagion and online influence. Yang highlights the shift to self-attestation in gender clinics and critiques the abandonment of psychological gatekeeping. The conversation also explores the impact of gender identity politics on lesbian and gay communities, stressing the implications for public safety and social spaces.
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Trans Identity As Successor Ideology
- Wesley Yang frames transgenderism as the apex of a broader 'successor ideology' that rearranges identity politics.
- He argues the claim 'anyone can be male, female, both or neither' redefines legal and social recognition around identity rather than biology.
Gender Identity’s Vagueness And Stereotypes
- Yang says 'gender identity' is amorphous and often defined by stereotypes rather than clear criteria.
- He warns that teaching identity-as-spectrum to children conflates gender nonconformity with transgender identity.
Puberty Often Resolves Dysphoria
- Yang cites studies showing 60–90% of gender-dysphoric prepubescent boys desist if allowed to undergo puberty.
- He argues puberty often resolves dysphoria and that blocking it carries long-term risks.
