Re:Elevated rates of autism in transgender and gender-divers...
by vmception on Saturday August 15, 2020 @10:14PM
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I agree and understand what you are saying
> equates to an illness
It really seems like we have overlapping and limited words here. I think there isn't a clear distinction between "illness" and "disorder" and this confuses people or isn't helpful in curbing insensitivities.
I think we do have to acknowledge that if we want a safer environment for trans people, a safer environment in the sense that it relies on the mutual cooperation of currently dismissive and insensitive people that aren't willing to cater to people with "mental health issues but not that kind".
> equates to an illness
It really seems like we have overlapping and limited words here. I think there isn't a clear distinction between "illness" and "disorder" and this confuses people or isn't helpful in curbing insensitivities.
I think we do have to acknowledge that if we want a safer environment for trans people, a safer environment in the sense that it relies on the mutual cooperation of currently dismissive and insensitive people that aren't willing to cater to people with "mental health issues but not that kind".