Exploring the Impact of Gender-Identity Ideology on Teenage Girls

The phenomenon of teenage girls presenting with gender dysphoria has significantly increased since 2015, with social contagion playing a key role. The internet, particularly platforms like Tumblr, acts as a major influence where girls coach themselves into believing they are transgender. The societal pressures of conforming to gender norms, combined with exposure to online porn and self-harm behaviors, can lead these girls to seek escape from womanhood through transitioning. The idea of being transgender is portrayed as a solution to all their problems, promising a fresh start and a perfect life, which appeals to adolescents seeking to improve their circumstances.