According to Erikson’s theory, identity development is an important process for adolescents; a failure to establish identity during this stage can lead to role confusion and lack of a strong sense of self in adulthood (Kail Cavanaugh, 2019). How is identity development affected when the individual has gender dysphoria? Read ” Your child says she’s trans. She wants hormones and surgery. She’s 13 (Links to an external site.) ” that describes Claire’s journey as an adolescent who questioned her gender identity. Find at least two additional journal articles on the impact gender dysphoria has on identity development. Please note – this is a recognized controversial topic and as such, you are expected to approach this situation with a scientific mind. Avoid editorializing by making use of the course material. In your paper, address the following topics: Begin your paper with a discussion of Erikson’s theory of identity development. Discuss what is meant by the term “gender dysphoria.” How does it compare with being transgender? What medical interventions are available for people with gender dysphoria? How might parents and schools support individuals whose gender identity may be in question or who identify as a gender other than the one they were born with? Describe how and why you might expect identity development to be different in people with gender dysphoria. What conclusions did you come to about identity development in individuals with gender dysphoria?Link for article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/when-a-child-says-shes-trans/561749/
