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In reply to the discussion: Calling Bradley Manning a She---Educate me DU. [View all]idwiyo
(5,113 posts)characteristics have nothing to do with what one really is. That's why 'anatomically male/female' is nonsense concept.
Gender reassignment therapy will correct secondary characteristics, nothing else. It will make Chelsea look like a culturally accepted stereotype of what female should look like, but it will not make 'more' female than she already is. She is a female, with or without the therapy.
That's why Chelsea's gender was already determined when she stated that she is a woman and asked everyone to address her as a female.
Don't take it wrong, it is extremely important that Chelsea has access to all the medical procedures she needs, both hormonal and surgery. It's a basic right and a very important step for lots of transgender women.