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Originally posted by IcarusIsFlying
I don't understand the whole "brain changing your gender" thing..like what does that mean specifically? What does gender identity mean past being masculine / feminine?
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There are a few factors for gender identity more than just the brain. I think the main ones are social environment and fetal development. Unfortunately I cannot give you a clear answer here for gender identity. The social influence on gender identity is definitely huge but there's also a biological factor to it that is rather gray. The best way I can describe it is with a question. If you were stripped of all your man parts and were raised as a woman with female parts, would you feel like a woman or would you still feel like a man? A lot of things that influence sex also influence gender identity. They're just not the same if that makes sense. I'll give a more clear answer in the OP.
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Originally posted by BudBud
My turn. Dumb question but what is the difference between transsexual and transgender? And are they mutually exclusive?
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It's not a dumb question! Transgender is an umbrella term that can basically describe anybody who challenges what gender identity is. They do not have to be planning on transitioning. Transsexual is more specific and defines people who do plan on transitioning basically. I'll explain this clearer in the OP too!