TRIGGERnometry PSYCHIATRIST: How the Transgender Movement Happened - Miriam Grossman MD
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Aug 23, 2023 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.
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.
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.
