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I think there is confusion about what transmedicalism encompasses and what it does not.

Transmedicalism is the view that the mental state of transgenderism is caused by “gender dysphoria” a mental illness.

Gender affirming care does not require transmedicalism, and in fact many transmedicalists are against gender affirming care.

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Some societies and cultures allow for forms of changing your gender, or have other gender roles that fulfil these (Fa’afafine, Hirjas etc.).

The concept of “mental disorder”/“mental illness”/“mental issue” just like “gender” is a social construct.

In a society where these other genders or changing genders is not commonly allowed, like modern western cultures, someone who doesn’t fit into the binary vision of gender might be seen as having a “disorder”.

Just like back in the day, in a society where gayness is erased and does not exist, a gay person might be seen as having a mental disorder.

But if we say being transgender is just a normal part of human diversity, like being gay — which I hope is the case, then it is not a “disorder”.

It’s very important to note that what is considered a “disorder” or not is very much a social construct.

Note: I’m not trans. If you notice any misconceptions or mistakes, please correct me. Thank you.

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Yep. It was a feature people kept on shouting at the devs that they needed. The devs kept trying to explain how an open protocol works and that everything they post is open. But no one seemed to get it so they just added this feature with the caveat it only works for people using the Bluesky PBC’s app and website.

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Well no, but I guess supportive transmedicalism is a step in the right direction, even if it’s still quite fucked.

(Equivalent being back in the day seeing being gay as being a mental disorder).

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Probably is. And according to this study yes.

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Completely agree.

But I also think if you have the priviledge to be able to minimise waste yourself, you should definitely do it.

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Miam! Send me a slice please!

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