Identifying with a gender vs. reaffirming gender stereotypes
Previously: Transition as gender freedom One common criticism leveled at trans people is an objection to the particular way in…
Fractals, not pyramids: Why “8th grade biology” isn’t enough
Previously: Chromosomes: Cis expectations vs. trans reality, How sex hormones work, and their use by trans people In the years…
Transphobic rejection: an ineffective and dangerous “treatment”
When discussing transgender healthcare needs, I've previously covered the known health benefits of gender-affirming approaches such as social transition, puberty…
“We don’t let kids get tattoos”: Trans youth treatment, ethics, and decision-making
Previously: Transgender youth fact check, Debunking hypothetical arguments about youth transition In the public conversation over the use of puberty…
Does the public need more time to learn about transgender people?
By 1933, so much knowledge about transgender people had already been accumulated at the library of Germany’s Institute for Sexual…
Counter-realities: The practice of denialism in transphobia
If you’ve been following Gender Analysis for any length of time, you might have noticed a common theme: We address…
Reclaiming our transgender sexualities
Consider this: How do you feel sexy when half of the country thinks you rape people in public bathrooms? As…
Gender Analysis: Zinnia Argues With People
One of the most persistently frustrating things in my experience of YouTube has been the repeated claim that I’ve somehow…
Lisa Selin Davis’ Child Is (Not) Transgender
By Heather McNamara Lisa Selin Davis would like us to know that her daughter is not transgender. Her daughter is…
Playboy’s puff piece on intellectually dishonest Blaire White
Previously: Transgender youth fact check: Blaire White is wrong, What are the odds you'll stop harassing trans kids?, Debunking hypothetical arguments…