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I don’t consider the social element relevant generally. I think people ought to be free of gendered expectations but hen in talking about dysphoria, it’s purely the physical I am referring to. A trans woman is distinct from an effeminate man no matter how effeminate the man acts.

[–]worried19 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Makes sense. I agree that physical dysphoria is the only kind that should be relevant.

If you don’t have any particular feelings on your gender identity, it’s because you are in a body that isn’t incompatible with it.

Maybe "sex identity" would be a better phrase. Gender identity makes it seem like the social stuff is being talked about.