‘Nakedly political’: US attempts to link trans support to authoritarianism in new HHS report
HHS releases report linking ‘gender ideology’ to political violence – a study scientists say was poorly conducted
TL;DR
- A new HHS report links 'gender ideology' to leftwing authoritarianism and political violence.
- Scientists describe the report as 'poorly conducted,' 'nakedly political,' and not peer-reviewed.
- Critics argue the report violates federal regulations and aims to politicize science and health.
- The report targets medical organizations and links supporters of transgender individuals with authoritarianism.
- Experts believe the report is an attempt to discredit mainstream health and science organizations and undermine transgender rights.
- The study used an online survey where 1,208 participants ranked statements about trans support, political ideology, and political violence.
- Methodological flaws, including the measurement of political ideology and political violence, have been highlighted by researchers.
- The report is seen by some as an attempt to create a fake evidence base to demonize transgender people and benefit a political group.