by coffeesp00ns

Hartocollis points to the lack of biological markers for gender dysphoria and wonders whether teenagers “habitually trying on new identities and not known for foresight” should receive such serious surgery. While the medical community is rightfully invested in determining how to satisfy the needs of trans teens without limiting their gender expression later in life, gender dysphoria isn't equatable to the various "new identities" teens try on. Going goth is often a phase; knowing you're a girl isn't. Getting a BFF tattoo with someone you won't talk to in five years is a decision that "lacks foresight," but it's patronizing to suggest that teens who've experienced gender dysphoria since childhood don't know what they need.

Man, for being the "Fashion" arm of New York Magazine, The Cut isn't pulling any punches here.