Premium: ”Top-Surgery Without Nipples”: The WPATH Files
Mar 14, 2024
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Jesse and Katie discuss leaks at the New York Times and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. They explore controversial gender surgeries revealed in leaked documents, including top surgery without nipples. The hosts analyze the decision on WPATH files documents and critique the bias and lack of transparency in reporting.
The controversy surrounding leaked WPath files highlighted selection bias and lack of transparency in portraying transgender health discussions.
Discussions within the leaked WPath files revealed controversial topics such as gender nullification surgeries and nonstandard procedures for top surgery.
Deep dives
Scandal Around WPath Files
The podcast discusses a scandal surrounding the leaked WPath files, which are communications from within the World Professional Association for Transgender Health Care. The files were published by an environmental group, leading to controversy. Mia Hughes, a journalist and gender critical activist, was the author of the files, which contained discussions from the WPath message boards.
Selection Bias in Leaked Documents
The podcast highlights the issue of selection bias in the leaked WPath files, emphasizing the cherry-picked nature of the documents. Critics point out that the leaked files only provide a limited perspective of the discussions on the forum, potentially skewing the portrayal of the organization and its members. The lack of transparency regarding the source of the leaks and verification process raises concerns about the accuracy and objectivity of the information.
Controversial Topics in the WPath Files
Within the WPath files, controversial discussions emerged, including mention of gender nullification surgeries and nonstandard procedures like top surgery without nipples. The files also referenced prominent figures like Florence Ashley and Joanna Olson Kennedy, redacting some names while providing identifiable clues. The podcast concludes with a teaser of the detailed content available behind a premium subscription on the website.