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she-is-ovarit · 9 months

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Trans research and scientific consensus

(2020) - Study of 139,829 students finds that in comparison to other students, transgender identity, especially non-binary identity, is associated more with perpetrating bullying than being bullied. Non-binary identity was most strongly associated with involvement in bullying, followed by [transgender] opposite sex identity and cisgender identity.

(2023) 21 leading experts on pediatric gender medicine from 8 countries wrote a letter to Wall Street Journal expressing disagreement over how gender dysphoria in youth is treated, voicing concerns against things such as the affirmative model and research conducted outside of the US has found hormonal interventions for gender dysphoria to be without reliable evidence. Among these international experts is Dr. Rita Kaltiala, chief psychiatrist at Tampere university gender clinic and author of several peer-reviewed studies on trans medicine and Finland's top authority on pediatric gender care.

(2023) Landmark study from Denmark on 3,800 transgender patients pulled data from hospital records and applications from legal gender changes and discovered 43% of this group had a psychiatric illness compared with 7% of non-trans group, and despite "gender affirming care" and legal gender changes, still had 7.7 the rate of suicide attempts and 3.5 times the rate of suicide deaths. Researchers state this rate is likely even higher due to missing data.

(2016) Study finds association with increased risk of multiple sclerosis for trans women taking estrogen/reducing testosterone levels.

(2023) Metadata study shows, at best, no improvement for patients in gender-affirming care. "The conclusions of the systematic reviews of evidence for adolescents are consistent with long-term adult studies, which failed to show credible improvements in mental health and suggested a pattern of treatment-associated harms. Three recent papers examined the studies that underpin the practice of youth gender transition and found the research to be deeply flawed. Evidence does not support the notion that “affirmative care” of today’s adolescents is net beneficial."

(2011) Long term follow up of 324 transgender people having undergone sex reassignment surgery in Sweden, found that trans women retained male patterned incidents and rates of violence and had a greater significance and rate of rape and sexual violence than cisgender men. The study also found, "Persons with transsexualism, after sex reassignment, have considerably higher risks for mortality, suicidal behaviour, and psychiatric morbidity than the general population. Our findings suggest that sex reassignment, although alleviating gender dysphoria, may not suffice as treatment for transsexualism, and should inspire improved psychiatric and somatic care after sex reassignment for this patient group."

(2020) Largest study to date on 641,860 people finds association with autism and "gender diversity", "Gender-diverse people also report, on average, more traits associated with autism, such as sensory difficulties, pattern-recognition skills and lower rates of empathy — or accurately understanding and responding to another person’s emotional state".

(2022) US study examining 10 years of data on 952 people finds large percentages of young adults prescribed hormones for trans identity no longer getting the drugs 4 years later. Discontinuation rate for both sexes combined = 30%. Female discontinuation rate as high as 44%. The standard disinformation pushed is that only 1-2% of people who begin medical transition end up desisting. But these figures show that in this cohort of young adults, the overall rate of discontinuing hormone treatment ranged from a low of 10% to a high of 44% within a space of just 4 years.

Abruzzese et al. 2023 'The Myth of “Reliable Research” in Pediatric Gender Medicine: A critical evaluation of the Dutch Studies—and research that has followed'

More to come.

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maladapted-druid · 4 months

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BBC News: Transgender guidance: Schools to keep parents informed

BBC News - Transgender guidance: Schools to keep parents informed

So the British Government has banned transitioning for children in all but name:

Schools do not have to accept a child's request to socially transition

Teachers or pupils should not be pressured into using different pronouns

Teachers do not have a general duty to allow pupils to socially transition...ensuring parents are fully consented before any decision is taken

Changes should be carried out sensitively without implying contested views around gender identity are fact

Teaching staff, pupils and parents will also be told they do not have to observe a child's chosen name or pronouns if they hold protected religious or other beliefs

Toilets, changing rooms and some sports should be separated based a child's birth sex

Must not allow a child aged 11 or older to change or wash in front of a child of the opposite sex

Primary school children (11 and under) should not have different pronouns to their sex

Hold gender questioning children to the same uniform standard as other children of their sex

Record the name and biological sex of every pupil in the admissions register

What the actual fuck? What are these kids allowed to do? They can't use pronouns, names or clothing and if they're under 11 they can't even admit to being transgender! What is this government's problem with trans people? There's so few of them!

And why are we recording the contents of everyone's pants in the register? In case we forget? Seriously what purpose does that serve?

#trans rights #uk politics #seriously trans people forever #gender diverse #fuck the government #fuck the tories #trans people are beautiful

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ivygorgon · 10 months

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nerdygaymormon · 2 months

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American Psychological Association Affirms Evidence-Based Care for Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Diverse Adults and Children

The American Psychological Association (APA), the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, has adopted what it calls a “groundbreaking” policy in support of evidence-based care for transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse children, adolescents, and adults.

The policy (PDF) was approved by APA’s governing Council of Representatives at its meeting on February 24, with a vote of 153-9 with one abstention. The resolution directly counters the claim that there is no scientific consensus on gender-affirming care.

APA President Cynthia de las Fuentes, speaking of the new policy resolution, states, “It sends a clear message that state bans on gender-affirming care disregard the comprehensive body of medical and psychological research supporting the positive impact of such treatments in alleviating psychological distress and improving overall well-being for transgender, gender diverse and nonbinary individuals throughout their lives.”

The policy includes several findings and resolutions, such as:

Gender affirming medical care is medically necessary - “the APA underscores the necessity for access to comprehensive, gender-affirming healthcare for transgender, gender-diverse, and nonbinary children, adolescents, and adults”

The organization opposes bans on gender affirming care - “the APA opposes state bans on gender-affirming care, which are contrary to the principles of evidence-based healthcare, human rights, and social justice, and which should be reconsidered in favor of policies that prioritize the well-being and autonomy of transgender, gender-diverse, and nonbinary individuals”

Being trans is not “caused” by autism or post-traumatic stress - “legislative efforts to restrict access to care have involved the dissemination of misleading and unfounded narratives (e.g., mischaracterizing gender dysphoria as a manifestation of traumatic stress or neurodivergence, and equating affirming care for transgender, gender-diverse, and nonbinary youth with child abuse), creating a distorted perception of the psychological and medical support necessary for these youth and creating a hostile environment that adversely affects their mental health and wellbeing.”

False information on trans care needs to be combatted - “APA supports efforts to address and rectify the dissemination of false information to ensure the well-being and dignity of transgender, gender-diverse, and nonbinary individuals”

Discrimination, non-affirmation, and rejection risks suicide - “gender-based bias and mistreatment (e.g., discrimination, violence, non-affirmation, or rejection in response to gender diversity) pose significant harm, including risk of suicide, to the well-being of children, adolescents, adults, and families.”

The APA is only one of many professional medical, legal, and child service organizations that have issued formal statements in support of LGBTQ families and individuals based on scientific evidence.

#transgender #nonbinary #gender diverse #american psychological association

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transcarecollab · 1 year

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There's so much to say and yet no words, no images convey anywhere near enough.

Reposted from @modernpathcounseling on IG

After a week of awareness, hope, and love, today is extra hard. We are fighting a battle daily to be seen, to be respected, and to be allowed to live authentically.

Today we honor the 390 trans and gender-diverse lives we lost in the last 12 months due to hate and violence. This is a reported number, so we are also holding space that 390 may not be accurate and lower than the actual amount (due to reporting error and bias).

Every year on this day, we say the names of people whose lives were taken from them due to violence and hate. The number grows every year. These are brutal crimes. These are precious humans found in mass graves. These are deaths by suicide. And all of these deaths stem from hate. 390 people. One of them was 10 years old. These were 390 preventable deaths.

Today we are holding space for our trans family and those who lost their lives over the past year. Today we honor those who are here and those who paved the way for our communities.

Please take the time to read our post here: https://www.modernpath.net/modern-path-speaks-out/trans-day-of-remembrance-2022

In Solidarity,

Team Modern Path

#transgender #nonbinary #gender diverse #trans #transgender day of remembrance #transgender day of resilience #tdor

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twojackals · 28 days

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The Custody of March 31

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility.

The date of Easter changes every year. It's a lunar holiday, there's really no getting around this.

The date of Transgender Day of Visibility never changes. It's March 31, period. It's that day this year, it was this day last year, it will be this day next year.

It's OK to be Christian, it's OK to be transgender, and it's OK to be both. There's enough hours in the day to do both.

I have no interest in Easter, but if you do, I don't presume you are trying to co-opt the day away from Transgender individuals such as myself. So when I see people throwing fits and conspiracy theories about people 'assigning Easter to be Trans-Day', I find it a bit hard to swallow. Are you not able to comprehend how two things can coincide on the same day, particularly when one is persistently changing its date every year?

Please don't celebrate the return of your Lord and Savior by being a bigot. Please do not shut off your logic and your brain for the duration of Sunday, as is so often the case with mainstream religion.

#easter #transgender #transgender day of visibility #holiday #sunday #christian #christianity #gender #gender identity #gender diverse #lgbtq #lgbtqia

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gnosisandtheosis · 8 months

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Rainbow Door, supporting LGBTIQA+ people of all faiths and cultures.

For many LGBTIQA+ people, connections to faith, family and communities are deeply important for their sense of identity and belonging. There are LGBTIQA+ people in every faith, and there are LGBTIQA+ people with faith in every culture.

Switchboard Victoria is proud to launch our new web page for LGBTIQA+ people of faith, their friends and family. A digital resource that supports you in affirming your faith and LGBTIQA+ identity. You can view it online via our profile, or visit https://www.switchboard.org.au/people-of-faith

If you’re gay, lesbian, queer, trans or gender diverse, bisexual, asexual or non-binary and being asked to hide or change this, you can talk to our Rainbow Door service.

If you are experiencing violence or being pressured to change or hide your sexuality or gender identity, you can call us for support.

💛 Rainbow Door (everyday 10am - 5pm) Ph: 1800 729 367 Txt: 0480 017 246"

#lgbtq christian #queer christian #Queer faith #LGBTQIA #Victoria #Australia #support services #gay #lesbian #transgender #non binary #gender diverse #asexual #religion

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juleteon · 2 years

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aronlewes · 1 year

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Diversity in my books

I've been reluctant to make this post, because I feel like my intentions could be easily misconstrued. People might think I'm trying to make myself look a certain way or support some kind of agenda, but no. I've just ALWAYS written diverse books. Simply put, I think there should be all types of characters, for all sorts of people to enjoy. So I feature ALL KINDS of characters -- white, black, abled, disabled, straight, LBGT, pretty, plain, old, young, etc, etc. Writing the same character over and over again just isn't fun to me! (I've also had people personally thank me for Asian and disability representation, which is another reason I'm compiling this list)

So, without further ado, here is a (mostly) comprehensive list of my stories that emphasize diversity (these are major characters and plotlines, btw, not unimportant side plots or characters)

(P.S. - this includes a few books written under my other pen name, Caylen McQueen)

Books with diverse lead characters:

The Darker Ages: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077HVG9YW (Alfred du Bois is black and I love him and I will take that love to the grave with me!!! He's my guy for life. I'm putting him first because I think he might be my favorite character of all time.)

School for Spirits: A Dead Girl and a Samurai https://www.amazon.com/School-Spirits-Dead-Samurai-Spirit-ebook/dp/B078YNFD4F/ (Taishi is Japanese)

School for Spirits: Rebel Archangel https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GCXT6WV (Chris Pho is Asian-American)

School for Spirits: Angel of Death https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K5ZF89N (Luciana is Hispanic)

A Crew of Criminals and Cutthroats: https://www.amazon.com/Crew-Criminals-Cutthroats-Aron-Lewes-ebook/dp/B0BTS5MJLW (Jean-Rene is black... also, I like that Davin is 70+ and kicking ass)

School for Spirits: Almost an Archangel https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SQW9NN4 (Kaylene is African-American)

The Fourth Dragon: https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Dragon-Aron-Lewes-ebook/dp/B096QB3MBP (Esmay is black)

An Elven Debutante: https://www.amazon.com/Elven-Debutante-Airships-Dragons-Book-ebook/dp/B0BGJLSMZP/ (Julian is Asian; so is Himiko in book 2)

School for Spirits: Pretty Dead Girl https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HN5ZYK2 (Vineet is Indian-American... I SUPER love Vineet, he's one of my favorites of all time)

Vixen's Chosen https://www.amazon.com/Vixens-Chosen-Fox-Assassin-Book-ebook/dp/B08ZD63ZXQ/ (Kylin is a kitsune, and it's strongly hinted that she is Japanese)

Angels & Outlaws: https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Outlaws-Aron-Lewes-ebook/dp/B0BDGBK95Y/ (Bo Lightfoot is Native American)

A Family of Wizards: https://www.amazon.com/Wizard-80s-Family-Wizards-Book-ebook/dp/B0B478DMNP/ (the titular magical family is Chinese)

Pride & Prejudice & Airships: https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Airships-Steampunk-Book-ebook/dp/B07G38N7FF/ (Bin Li is Asian)

Whispers of Steam: https://www.amazon.com/Caged-Princess-Whispers-Steam-Book-ebook/dp/B088PF6K36 (leads in this book are a pair of brown-skinned mercenaries, an Asian hero-turned-villain-turned-hero, and a bisexual woman)

Ghost of Redemption: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Redemption-School-Spirits-Story-ebook/dp/B096Q9Q5ZY/ (Johnny Wong is biracial)

Little Alien on the Prairie: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Alien-Prairie-First-Contact-ebook/dp/B08PDGS9PC/ (Rain is Native American)

The Wishing Princess: https://www.amazon.com/Wishing-Princess-Magic-Dreams-Book-ebook/dp/B09ZVL578X/ (the MC's eventual love interest, Nils, is a dark-skinned elf)

Palace of Maids: https://www.amazon.com/Palace-Maids-Weird-Portal-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B098TNW5K5 (Dustin is indigenous)

Books with disability representation:

School for Spirits: Rebel Archangel https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GCXT6WV (Anna uses a wheelchair)

The Darker Ages: https://www.amazon.com/Darker-Ages-Aron-Lewes-ebook/dp/B077HVG9YW/ (Alice has quadriplegia)

Vixen's Challenge: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08ZD26H6H (Sara uses a wheelchair)

A Sheriff's Redemption: https://www.amazon.com/Sheriffs-Redemption-Lady-Robin-Hood-ebook/dp/B0784QFSKX (the Sheriff of Nottingham's younger brother, Kinlay, is disabled)

Cinderella & Dragons: https://www.amazon.com/Cinderella-Dragons-Complete-Aron-Lewes-ebook/dp/B07D3GLSPW (Terra uses crutches)

Books with LBGT+ characters:

My Lady Robin Hood series https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Locksley-Robin-Hood-Book-ebook/dp/B077LJ9G8N/ (there are many diverse characters in this series, but my trans Little John is most prominent, imo)

The Darker Ages: https://www.amazon.com/Darker-Ages-Aron-Lewes-ebook/dp/B077HVG9YW/ (Jalen/Jai is trans)(Jonathan is bisexual and ends up in a relationship with a man)

The Darkest Knight: https://www.amazon.com/Darkest-Knight-Black-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B07HFTSNDD (Daniul is asexual... and autistic, for that matter... he's another one of my all-time favorite characters)

The Barefoot Barmaid: https://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Barmaid-Belles-Bullets-Book-ebook (there are a ton of diverse characters throughout the series, but there is a gay couple, and Vee is a lesbian)

(I could have more LGBT+ characters, imo, but there are other authors do it better... actually, I'm thinking of one author friend in particular, and if she's reading this... DO write that gay historical, please! I want it!!)

I've probably forgotten some, but I'd say this is a pretty decent (and growing!) list. Also, many of my series starters are free, so they should be easy to get into!

Whoever you are out there, I hope you check out my work! <3

#disability representation #pocfiction #diversity #kindle unlimited #inclusion #school for spirits #aron lewes #diverse books #lgbt books #trans characters #poc main character #ebooks #diverse fantasy #gender diverse #asexual characters

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xferal-fairyx · 6 months

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#meme #gay #f slur reclaimed #homosexual #mlm #achillean #genderqueer #gender diverse #gender variant #she/her boy #she/her gay #gay blog

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religion-is-a-mental-illness · 8 months

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Genderism erases dysphoria and centers LARPers at the expense of those with medical needs.

#Tired Transsexual #transsexual #gender ideology #queer theory #gender umbrella #gender diverse #transgender #nonbinary #genderwang #gender dysphoria #religion is a mental illness

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lgbtqiamuslimpedia · 9 months

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Yan Daudu

Yan Daudu (singular: Dan Daudu) is group of effeminate homosexual males,drag queens, transgender woman and gender non-confirming in Hausa subculture. Traditionally Hausa culture has acceptance for this queer community, but nowadays Dan Daudu is considered very immoral & shameful in Islamic Hausa communities.

Yan Daudu/Dan Daudu people are born as male, express themselves as woman since very early age. They are often percieved as a gender non-confirming or third gender person in Hausaland. They usually do crossdressing,wear make-up & perform the gender role of opposite gender.

Yan daudu often refers to each other using feminine linguistic forms ( such as feminine names & pronouns). Most of their earning sources are: small business, hair-dressing, prostitution.

Religion

Yan Daudu/Dan Daudu people are associated with a syncretic religious practice that combines elements of Islam & traditional Hausa (Bori) beliefs. However some Yan Daudu may identify as Muslim.They also do Hajj (Islamic pilgrimage) in Mecca.

#africa #african #afro queer #queer africa #gender diverse #gender variance #hausa culture #bori cult #bori religion #hausa queer #homoseuxality

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merlins-mervelous · 4 months

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trans masc appreciation!!!! Here are some drawings of transmascs who I love (all ocs)

The robot one is a DnD character who was designed to be vaguely fem presenting. He has a character arc about choosing a name and valuing themself for more than his value to other people

#trans masc #trans positivity #body positivity #gender diverse #trans man #merlin talks #merlin's art

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nerdygaymormon · 4 days

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#trans #nonbinary #genderqueer #gender diverse

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exuberantoctopus · 1 year

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sign that made me smile at a local grocery store

#inclusivity #bathroom politics #washroom politics #trans #trans inclusivity #trandgender #transsexual #two spirit #nonbinary #gender fluid #gender queer #gender diverse #bathroom sign #washroom sign #women’s washroom #women’s bathroom #I’m so glad I get to live in a time where from my childhood to now I get to see such a positive change for people like me #idk how to tag this #making up generic tags makes me feel so robotic blegh #like I’ve been on here for a decade and I’m still worried I’m an asshole for adding too many generic tags #like I feel like tagging every identity mentioned is good because then anyone using that label and looking up stuff can see an example #of being represented #but also I’m like ‘this makes me feel like an ai spitting out keywords’#I’d love more gender neutral bathrooms generally but this is a great way to make existing bathrooms more safe

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businesscatfelix · 1 year

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hey aussie trans/gender diverse folks, transgender victoria is looking for people looking to speak, perform, or read creative work at events.

the opportunities are paid!

more info here: https://tgv.org.au/post/expressions-of-interest-paid-opportunities-for-speakers-and-performers

if you're not in victoria/australia please consider boosting as someone who follows you may be! expressions of interest are open until jan 6th at 5pm AEDT. :-)

#australia #transgender #melbourne #victoria #gender diverse #just saw this on twitter and thought to share it here

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