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The theory of '''"sex change"''' is based on the claim that a person of one [[gender]] can be born "trapped" in an opposite-gender body. The theory plays havoc with traditional ideas of [[masculinity]] and [[femininity]]. It is referred to as '''"transgenderism"''' by its liberal proponents, but can be better seen and understood as a type of mental disorder called '''[[gender confusion]]'''.<ref>[http://www.encyclopedia.com/article-1G2-2896200258/gender-confusion.html Gender confusion]</ref><ref>[http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/parenting-challenges/gender-confusion-in-children Answering parents' questions on gender confusion in children] at Focus on the Family</ref>

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'''Transgenderism''' or the theory of '''"sex change"''' is based on the claim that a person of one [[gender]] can be born "trapped" in an opposite-gender body. The theory plays havoc with traditional ideas of [[masculinity]] and [[femininity]]. It can be better seen and understood as a type of [[mental disorder]] called [[gender dysphoria]] or '''[[gender confusion]]'''.<ref>[http://www.encyclopedia.com/article-1G2-2896200258/gender-confusion.html Gender confusion]</ref><ref>[http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/parenting-challenges/gender-confusion-in-children Answering parents' questions on gender confusion in children] at Focus on the Family</ref>

==Transgender Ideology==

==Transgender Ideology==

Traditionally, individuals who are classed or who identify themselves as "transgender" or "transsexual" are said to possess a desire to become the opposite sex. However, many such individuals reject this categorization, insisting that they are in some meaningful sense a member of the opposite sex already. While acknowledging that this is not true by any genetic or anatomical definition, transgender individuals insist that such physical markers as sex chromosomes, or the possession of male or female reproductive organs and/or sexual characteristics, have nothing to do with whether a person truly is male or female; that it is a matter of personal identity or self-perception and thus not subject to biological reality. To this end, transgender individuals will frequently insist that they were "born in the wrong body" and that they are simply changing their outward appearance to reflect this inner truth.

 

Traditionally, individuals who are classed or who identify themselves as "[[transgender]]" or "transsexual" are said to possess a desire to become the opposite sex. However, many such individuals reject this categorization, insisting that they are in some meaningful sense a member of the opposite sex already. While acknowledging that this is not true by any genetic or anatomical definition, transgender individuals insist that such physical markers as sex chromosomes, or the possession of male or female reproductive organs and/or sexual characteristics, have nothing to do with whether a person truly is male or female; that it is a matter of personal identity or self-perception and thus not subject to biological reality. To this end, transgender individuals will frequently insist that they were "born in the wrong body" and that they are simply changing their outward appearance to reflect this inner truth.

Those who identify as transgender over the long term frequently assert that they have had feelings of gender confusion from the ages of 3-5, the period in which males and females typically begin to be socialized differently and to become aware of these categories. They further state that these feelings intensify significantly during puberty, and persist throughout their adult lives. Some seek to compensate by engaging in behavior that overly exaggerates the stereotypes associated with their sex (some "male-to-female" transsexuals, for example, previously took up hobbies such as bodybuilding, or joined the military). Many, however, experience feelings of failure and depression, and suicides or attempted suicides are not uncommon. The transgender movement strongly implies that this depressive state is the inevitable endpoint for all transgender persons, unless they are given the opportunity to live as the opposite sex; in this context, such behavior is represented as literally a matter of life and death. Although this is far from universally true, as many transgender individuals never do act on their desires, it has become part of the popular image surrounding transsexualism in recent years.

Those who identify as transgender over the long term frequently assert that they have had feelings of gender confusion from the ages of 3-5, the period in which males and females typically begin to be socialized differently and to become aware of these categories. They further state that these feelings intensify significantly during puberty, and persist throughout their adult lives. Some seek to compensate by engaging in behavior that overly exaggerates the stereotypes associated with their sex (some "male-to-female" transsexuals, for example, previously took up hobbies such as bodybuilding, or joined the military). Many, however, experience feelings of failure and depression, and suicides or attempted suicides are not uncommon. The transgender movement strongly implies that this depressive state is the inevitable endpoint for all transgender persons, unless they are given the opportunity to live as the opposite sex; in this context, such behavior is represented as literally a matter of life and death. Although this is far from universally true, as many transgender individuals never do act on their desires, it has become part of the popular image surrounding transsexualism in recent years.

100% of all [[rape]]s between inmates resulting in pregnancy in women's prisons are committed by transgenders.

100% of all [[rape]]s between inmates resulting in pregnancy in women's prisons are committed by transgenders.

==Alleged medical treatment==

==Gender affirming care==

Although some people affected by gender confusion are content merely with transvestism or "cross-dressing" (that is, wearing the clothing of the opposite sex), many seek to also have their physical appearance altered, so that their bodies will more closely resemble that of their desired gender. The ultimate goal among such persons is to be accepted not simply as someone who likes dressing as a member of their desired gender, but as someone who truly ''is'' that gender. Today, this process is popularly referred to as "transitioning" (a man, for example, would be said to be "transitioning to female," and vice versa).  

Although some people affected by gender confusion are content merely with transvestism or "cross-dressing" (that is, wearing the clothing of the opposite sex), many seek to also have their physical appearance altered, so that their bodies will more closely resemble that of their desired gender. The ultimate goal among such persons is to be accepted not simply as someone who likes dressing as a member of their desired gender, but as someone who truly ''is'' that gender. Today, this process is popularly referred to as "transitioning" (a man, for example, would be said to be "transitioning to female," and vice versa).  

The idea of "transitioning" (in both a surgical and a non-surgical sense) has been embraced primarily by advocates of the 1960s [[sexual revolution]] such as [[homosexual rights]] activists, but rejected by the [[Roman Catholic Church]] and most conservative [[Protestant]] denominations, though some liberal churches (such as the [[Episcopalians]] and [[Unitarians]]), which no longer believe in the truth of Scripture, have become increasingly accepting of it.<ref>"The key point is that the (transsexual) surgical operation is so superficial and external that it does not change the personality. If the person was male, he remains male. If she was female, she remains female." [http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/conway/TS/CatholicTSDecision.html]</ref>

The idea of "transitioning" (in both a surgical and a non-surgical sense) has been embraced primarily by advocates of the 1960s [[sexual revolution]] such as [[homosexual rights]] activists, but rejected by the [[Roman Catholic Church]] and most conservative [[Protestant]] denominations, though some liberal churches (such as the [[Episcopalians]] and [[Unitarians]]), which no longer believe in the truth of Scripture, have become increasingly accepting of it.<ref>"The key point is that the (transsexual) surgical operation is so superficial and external that it does not change the personality. If the person was male, he remains male. If she was female, she remains female." [http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/people/conway/TS/CatholicTSDecision.html]</ref>

[[Transgender|Gender-confused]] patients seek to undergo surgical [[sex change operation]]s (also known as [[gender reassignment surgery]], or what amounts to surgical mutilation) to change their external appearance to that of the gender with which they claim to [[identify]].  Patients often undergo [[psychotherapy]], [[hormone treatment]], and facial surgery as well. A man, for example, will be prescribed artificial female hormones such as estrogen, which would cause him to develop larger breasts and other female physical characteristics; conversely, a woman would be given artificial male hormones such as testosterone, which would cause her to develop a deeper voice, more facial and body hair, and other male physical characteristics. What is often not disclosed, however, is that these hormones are by their nature highly disruptive of the body's normal processes and often have serious long-term side effects. Women who take testosterone for long periods, for example, are at increased risk for heart disease, and may have their reproductive ability seriously damaged.  

[[Transgender|Gender-confused]] patients seek to undergo surgical [[sex change operation]]s (also known as [[gender reassignment surgery]], or what amounts to surgical mutilation) to change their external appearance to that of the gender with which they claim to [[identify]].  Patients often undergo [[psychotherapy]], [[hormone treatment]], [[chemical castration]] and facial surgery as well. A man, for example, will be prescribed artificial female hormones such as estrogen, which would cause him to develop larger breasts and other female physical characteristics; conversely, a woman would be given artificial male hormones such as testosterone, which would cause her to develop a deeper voice, more facial and body hair, and other male physical characteristics. What is often not disclosed, however, is that these hormones are by their nature highly disruptive of the body's normal processes and often have serious long-term side effects. Women who take testosterone for long periods, for example, are at increased risk for heart disease, and may have their reproductive ability seriously damaged.  

In the United States, according to traditional practices, a patient must undergo counseling before being approved for the surgery. Patients in the US are also required to have two letters of recommendation from certified psychiatrists, and must have lived a year acting as the gender that they claim to identify with.<ref>http://www.wpath.org/publications_standards.cfm</ref>  Patients sometimes choose to have the surgery done abroad in places like [[Thailand]] for three reasons: 1. It is often less expensive for the patient, 2. The patient may be able to bypass some legal restrictions, 3. The surgeons in Thailand have a reputation of being particularly skilled in this area.<ref>http://www.bangkokcompanies.com/Surgery/thailandsurgery_sex_change_surgery.htm</ref> However, even such "safeguards" as exist are frequently not observed in practice. Many individuals begin hormone therapy within a few months or even weeks of "coming out" as transgender, and many of the psychiatric evaluations are cursory only.

In the United States, according to traditional practices, a patient must undergo counseling before being approved for the surgery. Patients in the US are also required to have two letters of recommendation from certified psychiatrists, and must have lived a year acting as the gender that they claim to identify with.<ref>http://www.wpath.org/publications_standards.cfm</ref>  Patients sometimes choose to have the surgery done abroad in places like [[Thailand]] for three reasons: 1. It is often less expensive for the patient, 2. The patient may be able to bypass some legal restrictions, 3. The surgeons in Thailand have a reputation of being particularly skilled in this area.<ref>http://www.bangkokcompanies.com/Surgery/thailandsurgery_sex_change_surgery.htm</ref> However, even such "safeguards" as exist are frequently not observed in practice. Many individuals begin hormone therapy within a few months or even weeks of "coming out" as transgender, and many of the psychiatric evaluations are cursory only.

Different states have different laws regarding the status of people who have had sex change operations.  Generally, their birth certificates are reissued with their new claimed legal [[gender]].  Since they are not required to divorce before surgery, this could lead to de facto [[same sex marriage|same-sex "marriage"]] if they stay with their spouse. The country of [[Brazil]] offers free sex change operations because they are claimed to be a constitutional "right".<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/id/20323334/ns/health-health_care/t/brazil-provide-free-sex-change-operations/#.U1HYG8fw9Ea</ref>

Different states have different laws regarding the status of people who have had sex change operations.  Generally, their birth certificates are reissued with their new claimed legal [[gender]].  Since they are not required to divorce before surgery, this could lead to de facto [[same sex marriage|same-sex "marriage"]] if they stay with their spouse. The country of [[Brazil]] offers free sex change operations because they are claimed to be a constitutional "right".<ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/id/20323334/ns/health-health_care/t/brazil-provide-free-sex-change-operations/#.U1HYG8fw9Ea</ref>

==Opposition==

==Opposition==

*Ellen ("Elliot") Page came out as gender-confused in 2020.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/dec/01/elliot-page-star-of-juno-x-men-announces-he-is-transgender</ref>

*Ellen ("Elliot") Page came out as gender-confused in 2020.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/dec/01/elliot-page-star-of-juno-x-men-announces-he-is-transgender</ref>

==See also==

==See also==

*[[Transgender bathrooms]]

*[[Transgender bathrooms]]

* [[Transracial]]

* [[Transracial]]

==References==

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