Hello, readers.
What’s been happening with transgender youth?
Social contagion exposure
The most contentious argument in the transgender conversation seems to have gained traction.
At least, that’s what new data suggests.
Five years ago, in 2020, Abigail Schrier released a book, *Irreversible Damage*, discussing the surge in transgender identities amongst young people and the serious consequences, including surgeries and hormone treatments. She presented the information she could gather on this emerging trend, along with strong anecdotal accounts from parents.
One of Schrier’s most debated points was that transgenderism could be interpreted as a kind of “social contagion.” She posited that the so-called “rapid-onset gender dysphoria” was driven by intense social pressures. Factors like heavy social media usage, psychologists endorsing any signs of gender confusion, and the social perks linked to identifying as “non-binary” or “transgender” all contributed to a heightened and, perhaps, artificial affirmation of new identities among youth.
In simpler terms, one might say transgenderism resembles a youthful trend, although it’s far more damaging than simply wearing popular jeans for a year in middle school.
Gene Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego State who focuses on generational variations, shared some noteworthy statistics. There has been a noticeable drop in identity among 18- to 22-year-olds born after 2002.
It’s worth mentioning that the peak of the transgender trend also coincided with lockdowns that confined children to screens. Those restrictions have likely pushed many kids deeper into online spaces where they seek validation for their tumultuous feelings.
Twenge’s findings are striking. They show that the rates of “non-binary” and “transgender” identities have decreased overall.
Independent MP Ben Ryan highlighted some findings from researchers in transgender medicine:
“The decline in these identities among young Americans raises critical questions about the future of pediatric gender medicine,” he noted, “and whether these identities are influenced by social factors rather than being fixed, intrinsic traits.”
Exploring these two points, he suggests that the medical industry developed to assist these children through surgeries and medications may face significant challenges. This is important, and we should be watchful of how they respond.
Additionally, he challenges the notion held by some in the Alphabet community that these transgender youths merely reflect a repressed biological truth coming to light.
On a global scale, 51 out of every 100 newborns are male. That’s a biological fact.
If transgender identities are instead a performance influenced by social dynamics, the implications for transgender youth become murkier.
The propaganda surrounding this issue is beginning to unravel.
Now, we need to consider the emotional and physical toll this misconception has inflicted on many vulnerable children.
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