Gender Study Hubs*
Examining Scientific Evidence in Medicine
The recent politization of medical treatments for gender-expansive people has intensified a known health disparity. Gender-affirming healthcare is supported by decades of research as detailed in the scientific literature.
Historical Context
Exploring Gender Diversity throughout Time
Gender is not binary as boy or girl. Many cultures worldwide have celebrated gender-expansive people such as indigenous two-spirited Native Americans.
Biology / Psychology
Analyzing Gender as it Relates to Body and Mind
Gender is not biological sex. Gender and sex are intimately connected through the physical reproductive body and in the mind as gender identity formation, but they are different attributes within humanity.
Sociology / Anthropology
Understanding Gender Diversity in Modern Society
Gender is influenced by complex human interactions in contemporary social structures. Equity for a gender diverse population is impacted by power dynamics.
Experiences / Family
Listening to Gender Diverse People
The life experiences of the gender-expansive population provides credible and critical information towards understanding their unique medical needs.
Education / Social Work
Recognizing Gender Diversity within Social Institutions
Research in multiple fields in service to others provides us with helpful insights about the gender-expansive community. What we learn can be applied towards a more accurate discernment of medical treatment.
Politics / Law
Acknowledging Gender Diversity for Equitable Public Policy
Understanding the complicated interaction of gender within social structures is foundational to equitable politics and law making. This is necessary towards adequately serving the gender-expansive community as a minority group.
Religion / Ethics
Contemplating Social Ethics for Gender Diversity within Theology
Gender critical and gender affirming are two different theological positions offered by religion. Gender is considered to be either binary or diverse, respectively. Which of the two gender views are adopted for humanity has ramification on the ethical use of modern medicine.
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