Tranzmission
Tranzmission - Amplifying the trans & gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and Beyond
2 months ago

How Junk Science Affects Transmasculine Kids

Recorded Live on 4zzz every Tuesday morning. Tranzmission brings you the latest in trans community news, events and discussion. Tranzmission's mission is to amplify the trans and gender non-conforming voices of Meanjin/Brisbane and is brought to you by a diverse team of transqueers.

Hosts: Bette (she/they ), Hazel (she/her), and Ez (he/him)

What are the factors causing increased numbers of out transmasc kids in recent years and why are anti-trans activists so eager to target them? Bette (she/they), Ez (he/him) and Hazel (she/her) theorise about this and other pressing questions, like why do so many cis men smell bad? Special nod to Lisa Littman, inventor of the junk-science theory "rapid-onset gender dysphoria" and the inspiration for so many bans on gender-affirming care for kids.

Timestamps and Links:

  • 01:37 - Community News: Romania Pride March
  • 02:11 - Community Events: Queerswich
  • 02:38 - Community Events: Queerswitch Social @ Banshees Bar and Artspace
  • 02:59 - Community Events: Queer Readers Reading Group @ New Farm Library
  • 03:27 - What is Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD)
  • 05:04 - ROGD: Disproportionate Effects
  • 05:18 - ROGD: “Social Contagion” - Study biases
  • 06:06 - Gender Assigned At Birth Policing Transition Differences
  • 06:34 - Family Policing of Gender Norms
  • 07:33 - Society Policing of Gender Norms - Role of Power
  • 08:17 - Transphobia: Based in inequality of genders
  • 10:16 - Freedom of Gender: Birds of Paradise Analogy
  • 10:54 - Effort of Man: Setting The Bar Low
  • 12:53 - Working with Trans Kids: Ez @ Open Doors Youth Service
  • 14:25 - Working with Trans Kids: Bette - Disability Support Worker
  • 14:44 - Raised as Girls
  • 16:01 - Why are there more Transmascs turning up?
  • 16:43 - Ez: Social Acceptance of Physical Expression in Women…
  • 17:13 - Ez: “When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.”
  • 19:53 - Gender Based Trauma
  • 20:45 - Oppression
  • 21:10 - TW: Violent Assault - Misconceptions
  • 21:42 - Visibility
  • 22:15 - Correction: more Transmascs were turning up to clinics - not Transfemmes
  • 23:17 - Dr. Jack Turban - Passing Priorities Theory
  • 23:43 - Bette: Safety of Expression
  • 24:13 - The Voice
  • 25:41 - Last Thing: Dysphoria Framing and Crushing Mens Souls

Further Reading: - Evidence Undermines 'Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria' Claims