The biological sex of male or female may not accurately, or entirely, describe how a person identifies himself or herself. Gender dysphoria is a recent classification that is used to describe individuals who believe they have been born in the wrong body. Such ones do not identify themselves by their biological sex, but rather by their gender identity, which focuses on the other sex. For instance, a biological male could identify as female. Those born with Gender dysphoria not only are much distressed over their feelings but also suffer from a multitude of mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety). Gender dysphoria is not well understood, and, as a result, a great deal of misinformation and stigmatization about it exists.
After watching “Ruth’s story” at the provided link and reading the National Health Services’ article, Gender Dysphoria, consider the question(s) below. Then “submit” your response.
According to the article, which term best fits the following description: the desire to live and be accepted as a member of the opposite sex, usually accompanied by the wish to have medical treatment to make their physical appearance more consistent with their gender identity?
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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?
What are the legal rights of “trans” men and women under the United Kingdom’s Gender Recognition Act of 2004?