Research Exercise Gender Dysphoria

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Research Exercise

Gender Dysphoria

The biological sex of male or female may not accurately, or entirely, describe how one identifies one’s own gender. Gender dysphoria is a classification that is used to describe individuals whose gender presentation does not match the gender they were assigned at birth. Such individuals do not identify themselves by the gender typically assigned to their biological sex, but rather by their own gender identity. For instance, a biological male could identify as a woman. Those with gender dysphoria may also experience a multitude of mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety) because their gender identity not immediately accepted by their culture or society. Gender dysphoria is not well understood, and, as a result, a great deal of misinformation and stigmatization about it exists.

After reading the National Health Services’ article about gender dysphoria and watching “Jay’s story,” consider the following questions. Then submit your responses.

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According to the article, which term best describes a person who does not identify as either a man or a woman?

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In the video clip, who did Ruth mention as the first individual she went to in order to ask questions about her feelings of gender dysphoria?

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According to the 2012 survey by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, what is the estimate of individuals in the population with gender dysphoria?

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What might be some childhood symptoms of gender dysphoria?

One possible answer might be that the child insists that he or she is of the opposite sex; and the child feels extreme distress as the physical changes of puberty occur.

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What are the legal rights of “trans” men and women under the United Kingdom’s Gender Recognition Act of 2004?

One possible answer might be that the person may apply for and obtain a gender recognition certificate to acknowledge their gender identity; get a new birth certificate, driver’s license, and passport; and marry in their new gender.

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