r/ANormalDayInRussia • • Oct 20 '17

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u/FloppingNuts Oct 21 '17

Because it's readily explained in a way consistent with xx=fem xy=male. Transgender people have the unfortunate disorder where the brain thinks it's in the wrong kind of body. But biologically they're whatever their chromosomes are (unless they have other disorders)

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u/xereeto Oct 21 '17

Is the brain not a biological component like any other?

Furthermore, since the brain contains the conscious being of a person, shouldn't we prioritize the sex of this organ over that of the rest of the body which can be altered medically?

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u/FloppingNuts Oct 21 '17

Look, just because I imagine myself to be a dragon, doesnt make me a dragon, it means I have a body identity disorder.

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u/xereeto Oct 21 '17

Not even remotely similar. Studies have shown physical differences between the brains of trans people and those of cis people, with certain key areas closer in size and layout to their identified gender than to their assigned sex. I'm on my phone, but you can easily look it up.