18. Debunking the National news segment on Detransitioning - Part 2

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This week on Let’s Be Perfectly Queer Podcast, we debunk and unpack the problematic Channel 7 Spotlight: De-Transitioning. Archie watched the show so you don't have to. In this episode we discuss the misinformation and harm that this media segment has caused.
We start by recapping the misinformation and controversy surrounding the segment, we critique the segment to spare our listeners from emotional distress. We also criticise the media's treatment of the LGBTQIA+ community as second-rate citizens for views and discuss how the segment exploits a marginalised group to manipulate public perception.
In this episode we again debunk false claims and provide a nuanced perspective on topics like starting hormones, surgeries, regret rates, and support for transitioning individuals. We highlight the unethical manipulation and lack of representation in the segment while discussing the impact of media on public opinion and the need for more accurate information on Transgender healthcare.
Topics discussed:

- Channel Seven Detransitioning segment

- Media manipulation and exploitation

- Autonomy and inclusivity in social transitioning

- Support for transitioning individuals

- Regret rates and satisfaction in transitioning

- Comparison with other surgical procedures

- Transphobia, discrimination, and hate towards transgender individuals

- Media's influence on public opinion

- Channel Seven's lack of regret and narrative manipulation

Entities mentioned:

- Channel Seven

- LGBTQIA+ community

- Lady Gaga

- Transcend Australia CEO Jeremy Wiggins

- SBS podcast 07:00 A.m.

If you have found anything we have spoken about in this episode difficult or triggering, you can reach out to the following services:
Phone:

• Lifeline is available 24/7 – 13 11 14
• Beyondblue is available 24/7 - 1300 224 636
• Crisis Care Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 199 008
• Kids Helpline is available 24/7 – 1800 55 1800
• RUAH Community Services is available 24/7 - 13 78 24

Online:

• Head to health online chat - headtohealth.gov.au
• RUAH Community Services - ruah.org.au or [e-mail]

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Links we found useful when researching for this episode:
https://www.outinperth.com/channel-7s-spotlight-set-to-run-story-on-detransitioning/

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