sfem
22-06-2015, 03:56 PM
The video is excellent. Thank you for finding and linking it here. If you haven't watched all of it, take the time to do so. Don't be afraid to pause it and actually read the slides (she says lots of things not shown on the slides, and the slides have data not mentioned in her oral presentation) and view some of the referenced supporting documents. There is a ton of information there for anyone who puts in the time to review it and reflect on it.
I find it interesting that the brain gender, as well as other sexual characteristics, is irreversibly developed by the 12th week of gestation. Late T does not play a role in this if it was not there in the first 12 weeks. Later T appears to have some role(s) if T was present in the first 12 weeks. I also found the frank discussion of sex organ development to be clear and very useful in understanding that aspect of physical development. The discussion of the possible reasons for the observed higher incidence of LGBT amongst people with older brothers was thought provoking. The topic of childhood abuse (not sexual in my case, just behavioural) in various forms triggered some memory associations for me which was a surprise to me. That is one I am still making mental connections with. And there were several other topics raised which stimulate reflection for me.
I like how she made no attempts to tie gender expression to any sort of medical definition, and simply acknowledged it is a form of discrimination that should be fought against.
It is well worth the hour or so of your time it takes to watch and listen.