Discussion Post: Is Gender Dysphoria Normal or Abnormal?
Ted Talk Video: "Scenes from a Black Trans Life" by D L Stewart
In this module, you will explore the concept of gender dysphoria. In what ways do our attitudes, beliefs, and culture influence our perception of gender dysphoria as normal or abnormal?
Note: The American Psychiatric Association states that although some people who are transgender experience gender dysphoria, not all people who are transgender do (Help With Gender Dysphoria, 2020).
For your initial post, review the video Scenes From a Black Trans Life and answer the following questions:
A. How do our attitudes impact our view of gender?
B. How does personal belief impact our view of normal and abnormal?
C. Does culture play a role in our perceptions of gender?
D. In what ways can one validate an individual's gender expression?
E. How does the concept of gender dysphoria apply to any of the following programmatic themes? You may want to review the Programmatic Themes document.
a. Self-care
b. Social justice
c. Emotional intelligence
d. Career connections
e. Ethics.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.