In April 2021 the legislature of the U.S. State of Arkansas introduced a bill that prohibited doctors from providing gender-transition treatments to people under 18 years old. The bill would make it a felony for doctors to administer puberty blockers, hormones and gender-reaffirming surgery to anyone under the age of 18. Opponents of the bill argue that it is an assault on transgender rights and that transition treatments are a private matter that should be decided between parents, their children and doctors. Supporters of the bill argue that children are too young to make the decision to receive gender transition treatment and only adults over the age of 18 should be allowed to do so.
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Māori electorate
Response rates from 15k New Zealand voters.
41% Yes |
59% No |
21% Yes |
54% No |
10% Yes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy |
5% No, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
5% Yes, but only if they are at least 16 years old |
1% No, and ban all gender transitioning treatments |
3% Yes, but with parental permission |
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1% Yes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 15k New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9F4TZPH1yr1Y
Yes but only after some therapy sessions to unpack this life-changing decision.
@9YKS3ZV2wks2W
I think that they should only be able to get it under the age of 18 if they really need like if they are depressed but if not then they should be able to get non-surgical treatments until they are 18
@9FWVPBS1yr1Y
We should work towards an inclusive society which accommodates diversity so that children can grow up and into their selves quite naturally and without need to make decisions until (and whenever) those decisions are personally obvious, rather than publicly contentious.. In the curremt situation, I would barrack for children and their families to have access to skilled counselling to arrive at clarity about gender and then course of action.
@9FP4GW21yr1Y
They should see a psychologist for a long period of time to be accepted into the treatment
@9FNHBH91yr1Y
Yes, but only for non surgical treatments and with a parent or guardian’s consent
@9FNGXQV1yr1Y
yes, but they should be given a certain amount of time to think about any serious surgical treatments so they are absolutely sure about it.
@9FN8LBQ1yr1Y
with guidance and parental support
@9FMDNG21yr1Y
Yes, but only after a certain amount of time where they know they identify as trans
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