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@alexadeswift @autisticplushy Oh, I think they were referring to my wife when they were talking about people who'd only listen to diagnostic guidelines, not you.
Self determination and informed consent are all that ought to matter. But for those like my wife... Appeal to Authority might do the trick.
@alexadeswift Thank you. The ICD11 might be exactly what I'm after. It is exactly as unequivocal as I was hoping:
> This reflects current knowledge that trans-related and gender diverse identities are not conditions of mental ill-health, and that classifying them as such can cause enormous stigma.
@orange Now this is exactly what I'm looking for, Thank You!
> This reflects current knowledge that trans-related and gender diverse identities are not conditions of mental ill-health, and that classifying them as such can cause enormous stigma.
@LadyJessica That's the trick, though: she's not denying that the world is unfair to trans folks. She's just focused on the pathologism and pity.
@thatKomputerKat @finn I love Abigail's work. I watched this one when it hit, but I can't remember there being anything pertinent in it. May need to rewatch...
@autisticplushy Thank you, I've CWed it.
The rhetorical appeal to emotion likely won't play as she's being serious and rational about it, unfortunately.
Looking for scientific resources. My wife got suckered into "trans people are severely mentally ill and should be pitied and treated" talking points and I would appreciate help finding resources that show that pathologizing is both incorrect and harmful. Retoots appreciated.
