At the moment, more and more trans women are claiming to be real women rather than trans women. And there is a tendency for the concept of transgendered people to fade. Some transgender people think that the term transgender should be removed, that the gender is no longer defined by the gender assigned at birth, but by the gender they wish to represent. However, there are still many people who doubt these claims and even strongly oppose them. Before coming to the final conclusion, we should have a deep understanding of the transgender people. Let's take a look at what exactly is a transgender community.
In fact, we are all used to judging someone's gender by the genitals they are assigned at birth. Furthermore, we are all conditioned to believe that a person's self-gender identity must be exactly the same as the gender assigned at birth. However, as the world's population grows, something different will happen. Some people don't identify with their assigned gender so much as change their gender. It's also called gender dysphoria.
Although many experts have proved that this phenomenon exists and some research data support it, there are still many people in the society who do not want to believe it or even accept trans people and trans dating. In fact, it's an obvious misconception that people are conditioned to think that gender identity exists in the genitals. But several compelling studies have confirmed that gender identity actually exists in the brain. Other similar studies have shown that gender identity may depend on the amount of testosterone the fetus receives while in the womb. And another valid theory that can be confirmed in gender studies is that gender identity does not change from birth. That is, even if their self-identity is different from the gender they were born with, some people still keep gender decisions in their minds.
Then there's the gender change itself. For most transsexuals, transitioning is a long process that can take a lifetime. They stick to their views and their gender identity regardless of external arguments or circumstances. Most trans women will probably tell you the same thing that they grew up knowing about being different from everyone else. Many studies and the evidence suggest that gender dysphoria is simply an innate trait, not caused by individual cognitive dissonance or social influence. That is to say, once one has made up his mind, one cannot easily change his mind. It's like a child learning to walk without stopping.
In fact, some religions and cultures acknowledge the existence of other genders besides men and women. Thailand is a prime example of this phenomenon, showing outstanding social tolerance for transgender people.
Maybe we should all think in terms of what we would do if gender dysphoria happened to us. So much research has now been done to prove that transgender choices are normal and not wrong. Let us put aside some ignorant prejudices and misunderstandings and respect their choices.