Josie's story was very profound and inspiring. I think her story gives validity to all transgender's feelings. She felt she was in the wrong body at such a young age, that it's almost inarguable that it came though socialization. This is a serious biological condition that shouldn't be taken lightly by professionals. She is clearly distraught in her own body, as she would go to such a drastic measure as to cut off her sex organs. I thought he parents were extremely supportive and understanding. However, Josie saw that they were extremely committed to this process, and had some fear/anxiety over the fact that if she had changed her mind and wanted to be a boy again, her parents wouldn't be happy with her. I don't think being transgender means you have not successfully completed a certain life stage. However, I do believe that this can happen as well. It does not seem to be the case with Josie though. I felt as though Josie was deserving of the medication because she is at risk of harming herself if she was forced to go through puberty. I don't feel as though every child should be given this medication, but since Josie had such strong feelings against her physical male body, I felt it was the right thing to do.
In terms of criticisms about the "coming out" theories, I do find it hard to measure these things scientifically. How can you measure a subjective feeling? Is it a chemical imbalance? Hormonal? More studies need to be done on gender to know these things for certain. Also, more research needs to be done on lesbians, as there is a male dominated view in the literature at the moment.
In terms of criticisms about the "coming out" theories, I do find it hard to measure these things scientifically. How can you measure a subjective feeling? Is it a chemical imbalance? Hormonal? More studies need to be done on gender to know these things for certain. Also, more research needs to be done on lesbians, as there is a male dominated view in the literature at the moment.