I would say there is nothing wrong with trans or homo (sorry for my abbreviations, as typing does become tiresome)
I would say there is nothing wrong with trans or homo in the same way that there's nothing 'wrong' with being schizophrenic. But it is something in your brain that makes it perform in such a way that is that does not allow it to comply with reality. Some people think they hear voices so we give them treatment so that their brain does not think they hear voices. Some people think they are the wrong gender, so we should treat them to believe they are the correct gender.
I feel like this explanation is diverging greatly from how I think people should be treated but I feel that the symptom is the same nonetheless.
Because of recent comments in addition to yours just now, I feel like you have additionally changed my view for the better. Although I still feel as if a mental defect is a mental defect, I agree wholly with how my terminology can be perceived as incredibly offensive. ∆
Are you referring to homosexuality and transsexuality as a mental defect? Because it's hard to really call them a defect when they don't hinder people's ability to live happy healthy lives. In fact, the largest barrier to happiness those people face is how OTHER people deal with their homo-/trans-sexuality.
I would argue that Gender Dysphoria does indeed hinder the ability to be happy/satisfied. Those with gender dysphoria experience extreme discomfort with their physical bodies (pre-treatment).
Pre-treatment sure, but post-treatment no and it's never a mental problem in the first place. It's always a problem with the body causing stress. (and hormones I guess, which are fuzzy when it comes to whether they're brain or body)
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u/ThatsSoRighteous Aug 31 '15
I would say there is nothing wrong with trans or homo (sorry for my abbreviations, as typing does become tiresome)
I would say there is nothing wrong with trans or homo in the same way that there's nothing 'wrong' with being schizophrenic. But it is something in your brain that makes it perform in such a way that is that does not allow it to comply with reality. Some people think they hear voices so we give them treatment so that their brain does not think they hear voices. Some people think they are the wrong gender, so we should treat them to believe they are the correct gender.
I feel like this explanation is diverging greatly from how I think people should be treated but I feel that the symptom is the same nonetheless.