Ethical Dilemmas Arising from Medical Authority over Gender-Affirming Procedures
Gender-affirming procedures are medically necessary for many individuals who identify as transgender or nonbinary,...
The term "queer" is often used to describe people who do not fit into traditional gender roles or sexual norms, but it can also be applied more broadly to anyone whose identity falls outside of...
The right to privacy is an important aspect of medical care that must be respected for all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Healthcare professionals have a duty...
The historical context for this discussion is that medical discourses have been instrumental in defining normative categories of human experience such as gender identity and sexual orientation. These...
In today's society, there has been an increase in people who do not identify as either male or female. This is known as gender nonconforming individuals. Gender diversity refers to the idea that...
Gender identity is an essential part of who we are as human beings, but it is also closely linked to biology and physical characteristics. In recent years, there has been an increase in the...
Medical institutions have played an essential role in shaping society's view of what is considered "normal" when it comes to human anatomy and sexuality. For centuries, doctors and other healthcare...
Can medical ethics account for the existential dimension of becoming oneself?
The question of whether medical ethics can adequately address the existential dimension of self-becoming is a critical...
There has been an increase in public attention towards the issue of coerced sterilization. This practice involves forcing individuals to undergo surgical procedures that permanently impair their...
History of medicalization and stigmatization of homosexuality
Beginning around the 19th century, Western society began to view homosexual behavior as unnatural and deviant, leading to its...