The Gender Fixation in the US: A First World Problem?

My theory is that the fixation on gender in the US is a classic example of what some might call a First World Problem. Human nature, it seems, craves struggle; the less struggle there is, the more inconsequential issues tend to neurotically get blown up into major crises.

This preoccupation is largely driven by the far left and narcissists in our society. Our woke institutions have adopted the gender ideology and are striving to make it mainstream. But is this really worth the attention and resources being poured into it?

The Motivations Behind the Gender Fixation

One major reason is money. There is significant profit to be made from sex assignment surgeries, with costs sometimes reaching into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some professionals, driven by financial gain, are pushing these surgeries with little regard for the patient's mental and emotional wellbeing.

Much of the recent interest in gender issues surged during the pandemic. Forced to stay home and connect primarily through social media, young people became more vulnerable to online influences, especially regarding sexuality and gender. This isolation made them more susceptible to the radical views propagated online.

Political Obstruction and Power Grabs

One might also look to political motivations behind this fixation. The Republican party, often accused of obstructing progress, sometimes avoids dealing with more pressing issues by focusing on controversial topics like gender. It serves as a wedge issue to garner support.

Most of those fixated on gender would like you to believe they care about it deeply, but at the end of the day, their real concern is the political battlefield. They need to make the public care about these issues because that is how they gain political power. Political Action Committees (PACs) donate to politicians who support platforms that benefit the donors, who often see activism as a way to increase sales. The Bud Light fiasco, for example, demonstrated that sometimes these efforts can backfire and perhaps mark a turning point in the US.

A Snowballing Effect and the Rise of Activism

The transgender debate has given a minority group unprecedented attention and power faster than any other group in history. Activists have been quick to seize this opportunity to further their own agendas. Much of the public’s fixation on gender is not about gender itself but about the political battlefield.

Organizations, driven by the need to make the public care, have to ensure that the debate remains on the radar to maintain their influence. This is where PACs and corporations come in, using activism as a means to boost their own agendas and benefits.

No matter what, it's important to recognize that the concern over gender is detrimental to most people's lives, especially to transgender individuals who face real, practical challenges and discrimination.

The key here is balance. It’s essential to address real-world issues that have a more profound impact on people's livelihoods, while also providing support for those who have unique challenges related to gender identity.