Question

What are 3 CONTROVERSIES REGARDING GID/Gender Dysphoria? (DSM-IV)

Answer 1

Three controversies regarding Gender Dysphoria (DSM-IV) are the stigmatizing nature of the term, debate surrounding its inclusion as a mental disorder, and controversy surrounding medical treatment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The DSM-IV describes gender identity disorder as a persistent and strong cross-gender identification and a persistent unease with ones sex. Gender identity disorder is not diagnosed if these symptoms co-occur with a physical intersex condition.

Three controversies regarding Gender Identity Disorder/Gender Dysphoria (DSM-IV) are:

1. The stigmatizing nature of the term "Gender Identity Disorder" and the need for a more neutral and less pathologizing description.
2. The debate surrounding the inclusion of Gender Dysphoria as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
3. The controversy surrounding the medical treatment of gender dysphoria, including hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery, and whether it is appropriate or necessary.