I do believe there's such a thing as innate transgender identity. But I think many people who are unhappy with themselves or otherwise suffer from poor socialization are attracted to non-binary and trans ideology because it allows them to distance themselves from themselves and into a new identity of their own making. That's how I would explain the explosion of trans and NB identification in the past 10 years.

Some of it stems from an increase in tolerance towards trans and queer people. But when I look at the rise of trans and NB identification, especially among people who have never experienced gender dysphoria, I think it's more an escape mechanism. It's also why I'll - loosely - associate trans and NB identity today with anime culture. It all provides an escape from the material reality. Fictional Japanese cartoons are about as far removed from Western life as you can get.

And - I think - trans and NB identities allow these people to step into a new persona, one that can distance them from real life where they - perhaps - have a difficult time excelling socially, academically, and / or professionally.