Irreversible Damage
The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters
by:
Abigail Shrier
in:
Gender Studies
Summary:
The book examines the rise in young females identifying as transgender, attributing this trend to social contagion and peer influences. It critiques the medical and psychological approaches to gender dysphoria in youth, arguing that they are too quick to affirm and apply medical interventions without sufficient scrutiny.
Key points:
1. Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD): Shrier discusses ROGD, a sudden increase in gender dysphoria in teenage girls, often influenced by social media and peers.
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