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The Anti-Trans Hate Machine: A Plot Against Equality

Seduction of Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria

Mar 31, 2023
44:03

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Quick takeaways

  • Disinformation on platforms like 'Fourth Wave Now' feeds into harmful anti-trans narratives, hindering access to necessary care for trans youth.
  • The concept of rapid onset gender dysphoria (ROGD) perpetuates harmful myths about trans identities, leading to restrictive policies and conversion therapy tactics.

Deep dives

Origin and Impact of Fourth Wave Now Blog

Denise Kanan's blog 'Fourth Wave Now' played a pivotal role in the anti-trans movement by fostering an environment where parents hostile to their trans children gathered to undermine their identities. The blog propagated the idea of trans kids being influenced by a social contagion, leading parents to believe that their children were being brainwashed by external factors like social media. This concept spread widely and influenced right-wing propaganda efforts geared towards making people uncomfortable with trans youth, further hindering access to necessary care.

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