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Social transition webinar

Webinar: Childhood social transition

Clinical, educational & safeguarding perspectives Wed 31 Jan 2024 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM GMT  Online, Zoom Register Now! The Clinical Advisory Network On Sex & Gender welcomes you to the third in our series of interactive webinars.  These webinars will begin to cover the scope of our concerns and our work in the field of sex and gender in health care.  Our […]

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Conversion therapy Social transition

What is ‘Social Transition’ and why is it important?

Dr. Jane Martin discusses the UK government’s promise to issue guidance for teachers on supporting children dealing with gender identity issues. She explains the complex issue of “social transition”, which is increasingly prevalent in children today. This shift can lead to more invasive and irreversible medical decisions later on. She criticizes educational materials endorsing gender ideology, stating they capitalize on the younger children’s suggestibility and difficulty discerning reality from fantasy. She highlights concerns about the potential for social pressure and suggests the process of persuasion towards social transition amounts to grooming and child exploitation.