Gender Dysphoria

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.

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Gender-dysphoria/Pages/Introduction.aspx

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.

Question 1

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Question 2

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Question 3

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Question 4

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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 puberty occur.

Question 5

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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.