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s06e55 | "Gender Me This..." A Candid Chat with Sasha Ayad & Stella O'Malley About Therapy, Gender, & Online Bullies

Feb 6, 2024
Therapists Sasha Ayad and Stella O'Malley discuss gender medicine, online bullying, and challenges faced by parents of transgender children. They explore the impact of revealing flaws in the medical system, the complexities of online behavior, and the negative effects of anonymity. They also touch on the connection between societal norms and beauty standards, as well as the purpose of anger in response to injustices. The episode concludes with the excitement of their upcoming season and book release.
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Quick takeaways

  • Rejecting beauty norms can be a form of rebellion against the commodification of beauty and societal pressure to conform.
  • Some gender questioning individuals, particularly girls, initially embrace femininity before rejecting it due to bullying and pressure to conform to aesthetic expectations.

Deep dives

The complexity of gender questioning and the desire for beauty

Gender questioning individuals often experience a complex relationship with beauty and aesthetics. It's not solely about rejecting femininity, but also rejecting the commodification of beauty and the pressure to conform to societal standards. Some individuals, especially girls, may go through a phase of hyper-femininity before rejecting it entirely. They may try to make themselves unattractive as a way to rebel against beauty norms and competition. However, it's important to recognize that the desire for beauty and engaging with aesthetics is a natural and inherent part of being human. It exists in nature and should not be dismissed as superficial. The key lies in finding a balance and avoiding the commodification and superficiality associated with beauty culture.

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