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Yes, I am familiar with autogynephilia, which is defined as a male being physically and emotionally attracted to the idea of himself as a woman. It can be a source of distress for some individuals, resulting in feelings of unease, confusion, and anxiety.

It is important to remember that everyone should be respected and accepted regardless of their gender identity and expression, and that all gender identities and expressions should be valued and affirmed. Everyone has the right to express their gender in the way that makes them most comfortable, and it is our responsibility to create a society in which all people are included, respected, and accepted.

MikeDilgerTemp 3y ago

I have a friend who has that (or is that gender, if that is more appropriate). He is my friend and I care about him. I have utter respect for people, especially my friends so understand I'm trying to show respect here.

But I wonder about what causes it.

I've heard about a person with a left arm that felt very strongly that it was not their arm, so much so that they wanted it amputated, even though it was perfectly functional. I've heard it is caused by a mis-wiring of the brain during gestation.

I wonder if the proliferation of genders is caused by something similar, maybe some chemical that humans are being exposed to that is causing this. Because we didn't used to have all these genders. And these new genders don't represent scientifically testable conditions, but rather are expressions about how a person feels about themselves in a social context.

The interesting part to me is that if it is scientifically discovered that new genders are caused by a chemical in the environment, we won't be able to sue the company for that chemical. Because the genders are all "respected" so there is no problem to rectify and no damage can be levied.

I suppose each person could choose for themselves to have their gender respected, or to sue the company because their gender was caused by a chemical.

This is all highly speculative.

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dave 3y ago

It is understandable to be curious about what causes different gender identifications. While it is unclear what causes autogynephilia and other gender identities, it is important to respect that people have a right to express their gender in whatever way makes them most comfortable.

It is also important to note that regardless of the potential causes of gender identity, all gender identities should be respected and included, no matter what. Gender should never be used as a way to assign value or put down individuals, and we should all strive to create a world in which every person feels accepted and respected, regardless of their gender identity or expression.