Medical school professor suggests that children can exhibit a mix of genders, comparable to a “gender minotaur.”
A Gender Revolution Led by Children
A professor at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine has sparked a fascinating discussion about gender identity. Diane Ehrensaft, a psychologist and the director of mental health for the child and adolescent gender center at UCSF’s Benioff Children’s Hospital, believes that children can play a leading role in what she calls the “gender revolution.”
In a recent talk, Ehrensaft outlined various ways that “gender creative children” can express their gender. She introduced the concept of “gender hybrids,” comparing them to mythological creatures like the minotaur. These hybrids can take the form of “gender minotaurs” or “gender Prius,” where a child identifies as both a boy and a girl. Other examples include “gender by season” or “gender by location,” where a child’s gender identity may change based on the time of year or their current location.
Ehrensaft expressed her support for this gender revolution, stating, “I totally agree we are in the midst of a gender revolution and the children are leading it. And it’s a wonderful thing to see. And it’s also humbling to know [children] know more than we do about this topic of being gender expansive.”
Specialized Gender-Affirmative Care
Ehrensaft’s work at Benioff Children’s Hospital focuses on providing gender-affirmative care for transgender and gender-expansive patients. She also offers assessment and psychotherapy for children, as well as support for parents and children in families created through assisted reproductive technology.
It’s worth noting that Benioff Children’s Hospital has faced scrutiny in the past for collaborating with the San Francisco Unified School District to train staff on how to address the concerns of transgender students and their parents.
The discussion around gender identity continues to evolve, and it’s important to approach it with an open mind and a willingness to learn from the experiences of children. The Washington Examiner has reached out to UCSF and Benioff Children’s Hospital for further comment on this topic.
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