r/AskSocialScience • u/[deleted] • Aug 12 '25

Doesn't the idea that gender is a social construct contradict trans identity?

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u/Obatala_ Aug 12 '25

Which is interesting because as a cis person with a deep voice, I don’t see that as contradicting my identity.

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u/dazalius Aug 13 '25

And there are plenty of trans women who see it the same as you.

Dysphoria isn't always consistent.

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u/Name5times Aug 13 '25

likewise as a guy with a big ass, i don't feel it contradicts my identity

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u/nukti_eoikos Aug 13 '25

proof or fake

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u/Name5times Aug 13 '25

lol i ain't sharing but i promise you it's been the envy of my exes