Join Miriam Grossman MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and author of 'Lost in Trans Nation', as she discusses the complexities surrounding gender identity in today's youth. She highlights the impact of historical theories, particularly those of John Money, on modern perceptions of gender. Delving into the challenges faced by parents of gender-distressed children, Grossman critiques contemporary sex education and its potential consequences. This enlightening conversation unpacks the emotional toll on families navigating trust and identity in an evolving cultural landscape.
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Gender Identity Origins
Gender identity, a psychological sex separate from biological sex, was introduced by John Money.
Money theorized that gender identity is primarily shaped by societal influences rather than biology.
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John Money's Background
John Money, who championed the idea of gender identity, had a troubled childhood marked by an abusive father.
Grossman suggests Money might have experienced gender dysphoria himself, influencing his theories.
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David Reimer Case
John Money's experiment on David Reimer, a boy raised as a girl, was a disastrous failure.
Despite this, Money publicized the experiment as a success, delaying the truth for decades.
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In 'Lost in Trans Nation', Dr. Miriam Grossman critiques the current approach to gender identity in children, arguing that medical interventions are often based on poor evidence and can lead to harmful outcomes. She advises parents to trust their instincts and challenges the notion that children's bodies need to be altered to align with their gender identity. The book aims to equip parents with the knowledge to address these issues effectively.
You're teaching my child what?
Miriam Grossman
In 'You're Teaching My Child What?', Dr. Miriam Grossman critiques contemporary sex education, asserting that it often prioritizes political correctness over scientific truth. She argues that this approach can lead to harmful consequences for children, such as increased susceptibility to STDs and poor decision-making due to underdeveloped brains. The book aims to inform parents about these issues and provide them with factual information to protect their children.
As Nature Made Him
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl
John Colapinto
The book tells the extraordinary story of David Reimer, who was born male but raised as a girl after a botched circumcision in infancy. The case, known as the 'twins case,' became one of the most famous in modern medicine and exposed a thirty-year-long scientific feud between Dr. John Money and Dr. Milton Diamond over the nature/nurture debate. Colapinto sets the historical and medical context for the case, highlighting medical arrogance, misguided science, and societal confusion. The book is a human drama of one man's and his family's survival in the face of terrible odds.
Miriam Grossman MD is a psychiatrist and specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry. Her practice currently focuses on gender-distressed young people and their parents. Dr Grossman features in the Daily Wire’s ‘What Is A Woman?’ documentary. She is the author of five books including ‘You’re Teaching My Child WHAT?’ - a critique of modern American sex education - and, most recently, ‘Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of the Madness’ - available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1510777741/
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