Comparing furries/otherkin etc. with transsexualism is normally something you will hear as an attack from people that do not accept transsexualism. I guess you’re just thinking about the issue very deeply and trying to understand all aspects of it.
In any case there is much medical research confirming transsexualism, although I don’t know if causes are known/understood. The claims of a given otherkin need to be taken into account individually but if someone claims to be a mythical being in spirit there is obviously no genetic (or even scientific) basis for this.
Comparing furries/otherkin etc. with transsexualism is normally something you will hear as an attack from people that do not accept transsexualism.
I’ve heard the argument from both sides, including from otherkin who seek social acceptance based on that comparison.
I personally have no doubt the society has to accept and help transsexuals, but I’m ambivalent in case of otherkin—primarily because I find it difficult to empathize with their patterns of thought.
Comparing furries/otherkin etc. with transsexualism is normally something you will hear as an attack from people that do not accept transsexualism. I guess you’re just thinking about the issue very deeply and trying to understand all aspects of it.
In any case there is much medical research confirming transsexualism, although I don’t know if causes are known/understood. The claims of a given otherkin need to be taken into account individually but if someone claims to be a mythical being in spirit there is obviously no genetic (or even scientific) basis for this.
I’ve heard the argument from both sides, including from otherkin who seek social acceptance based on that comparison.
I personally have no doubt the society has to accept and help transsexuals, but I’m ambivalent in case of otherkin—primarily because I find it difficult to empathize with their patterns of thought.