Originally Posted by
Óttar
There was a story about a boy whose family thought he wanted to be a girl, but after speaking to a psychotherapist, it turned out that he thought his family didn't love him as much as his handicapped sister because she understandably needed more attention. I don't think that people should be able to transition until they are of reasonable age (16-18 years). I also think that many trans-activists' desire to restrict language is creepily Orwellian. Take for example, these people who attempt to restrict use of the words 'vagina, womb,' etc. How can women discuss women's issues including pregnancy, birth control, and family planning with this ridiculous restriction of speech?
I think they raise valid points. There was another video by a Black feminist who said that while she was willing to accept trans-people's gender identity, trans-women don't have to worry about pregnancy and other women's issues. She said, 'Suppose my abusive ex-bf decided to transition to being a trans-woman. (S)he hasn't had to fear getting dicked down every night...'
Also note that in societies that acknowledge the existence of 'third-gender' i.e. Sanskrit. tritiya-prakriti "third nature" people (e.g. Classical India, some Native tribes, etc.), they were considered third-gender persons or neuter Latin. ne uter "not either one" Sanskrit. napumshaka "neuter." This is the sort of position that Germaine Greer advocates, a position that she has come under fire for.
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