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The Dissenter

#944 Ann Pellegrini & Avgi Saketopoulou: Gender Without Identity

May 23, 2024
Dr. Ann Pellegrini and Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou discuss 'Gender Without Identity' challenging fixed gender concepts, addressing trauma's impact on identity, and advocating for inclusivity in understanding gender expression. They share their journey facing resistance in academia, highlighting the need for a more fluid perspective on human development.
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Quick takeaways

  • Gender identity claims are often based on immutability, ignoring complexities of gender and sexuality.
  • Trauma can shape gender and sexuality, challenging the idea that it disfigures identity.

Deep dives

The Origin of Gender Identity Notion

The podcast discusses the book 'Gender Without Identity' which challenges the concept of gender identity. The authors argue that the idea of a true gender identity at the core of the self is fictional and potentially harmful. They highlight that gender identity claims are often built on the premise of immutability, both biologically and psychologically, which fails to acknowledge the complexities of gender and sexuality.

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