Diane Ehrensaft, a California-based hospital executive and professor, has made the controversial claim that children can identify as a "gender Minotaur," a term inspired by Greek mythology.
This assertion was made during a presentation that was later reviewed by Fox News Digital.
Ehrensaft, who identifies as a feminist and is a vocal advocate for a "gender revolution," holds the position of Director of Mental Health and Chief Psychologist at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital's gender development center. In addition to her hospital duties, she is also a faculty member at the UCSF School of Medicine. Her professional expertise lies in "gender-affirmative care for transgender and gender-expansive patients," specifically within the pediatric demographic.
Her professional biography reveals that Ehrensaft's research is primarily focused on the development of gender identities prior to puberty and the psychological impact of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones on children. These treatments are commonly used in the process of chemical sex changes.
Ehrensaft's recent claims about gender ideology have been considered radical by some. She suggests that children can identify as "gender hybrids," including a mythology-inspired creature known as a "gender Minotaur." She also posits that children's gender identities can fluctuate with the seasons and vary depending on their geographical location.
The term "Minotaur," as defined by Britannica, originates from Greek mythology and refers to a creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull.
During a 2018 talk at the San Francisco Public Library, Ehrensaft stated, "I totally agree we are in the midst of a gender revolution and the children are leading it. And it's a wonderful thing to see. And it's also humbling to know [children] know more than we do about this topic of being gender expansive."
She views the ongoing transgender revolution as a continuation of the feminist movement of the 1960s, which was characterized by challenging traditional gender stereotypes. "Now, we've got genders moving boulders, and it makes a lot of people nervous," she added.
Ehrensaft's theory of transgenderism is based on the concept of a "gender web," which she believes is shaped by cultural, familial, and natural influences. "Each person's web will change over time as they age," according to the description of the event.
In her presentation, Ehrensaft introduced terms such as "genderfluid," "non-binary," and "gender expansive." She anticipates that this language will continue to evolve, citing a conversation with a seven-year-old as evidence of the existence of "gender minotaurs" and hybrids.
"And as you know, language is political. So what's good today will be politically incorrect tomorrow. So we'll just keep changing as we go," Ehrensaft stated. "This is a whole group of kids you all should know about."
She shared an anecdote about a boy who twirled in her office and told her, "You see, I'm a Prius I'm a boy in the front, and I'm a girl in the back." She also mentioned that "gender Minotaurs" have a particular affinity for mermaid-themed content.
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