For those interested, above is the link to the Facebook page of Mark Angelo Cummings, the FTM who is campaigning against the medical transition of dysphoric kids, teens, and even (it appears) many adults. It is chock-full of posts challenging the dominant trans paradigm. Mark focuses a lot on mental illness and the importance of dysphoric individuals receiving mental health care to address underlying issues, vs. rushing to see a gender therapist.
In researching Mark’s past writings and appearances, it’s evident Mark has gone through quite a transformation in viewpoint. For instance, in a post yesterday, Mark linked to a piece by Sheila Jeffreys, author of Gender Hurts. Jeffreys has been “no platformed” for her gender-critical views, and it is quite something to see a prominent member of the trans community refer approvingly to her work.
In another post on 5/4/15, Mark says the following, and continues sparring in the comment thread:
At the heart of the problem is confusion over the nature of the transgendered. “Sex change” is biologically impossible. People who undergo sex-reassignment surgery do not change from men to women or vice versa. Rather, they become feminized men or masculinized women. Claiming that this is civil-rights matter and encouraging surgical intervention is in reality to collaborate with and promote a mental disorder.
You must have a FB account to view posts.
Update (3:30 PM 5/6/15): Mark is battling by the minute in the YouTube comment thread, too. Clearly has no intention of shutting up:
lauren ;P 16 minutes ago
Yeah because two uneducated scrubs, who link a few fluff articles are the authority on everything trans…..
+lauren ;P uneducated? I have been an advocate for this deranged community since 2003, I am a medical professional and have done plenty of research as well as lived in the skin of a trans person. I know too well what goes on behind the curtains, I am being told to shut up, because truth is something this community does not want out.