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GENDER DYSPHORIA - Coggle Diagram
GENDER DYSPHORIA
genetic explanations
a gene variant in the androgen receptor, which influences the action of testosterone and is involved in the masculinisation
Hare et al 2009 - looked at the DNA of 112 MtF transgender ppts and found they were more likely to have a longer version of the androgen receptor gene
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there is reduced action of testosterone, may under masculine the brain in the womb
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brain sex theory
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individuals with gender dysphoria has the BSTc that corresponds to their gender rather than their sex
overview
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medical interventions = masculinising or feminising hormones can be taken to alter physical features, with the ultimate remedy being gender reassignment surgery
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Social
Suggests that gender dysphoria may be learned by observation and imitation of individuals modelling cross gender behaviour - SLT
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researchers have suggested that gender dysphoria is linked to mental illness, which may be a result of childhood trauma or a difficult upbringing