Prof. Nevzat Tarhan: "It is possible to raise individuals who are at peace with their sexual identity and gender!"

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.32739/uha.id.58289

Emphasizing the importance of family, Psychiatrist Prof. Nevzat Tarhan stated, “It is possible to raise individuals who are at peace with their sexual identity and gender. However, timing plays a critical role in this process. After the ages of 12-13, it becomes much more difficult to address such situations.”

Drawing attention to the importance of a child’s upbringing, Prof. Nevzat Tarhan said, “If a male child grows up with feminine role models, and during this process the father exhibits a weak personality, and there are no strong male figures like an uncle or another male role model, it leaves a significant impact on the child’s gender identity.”

 

Psychiatrist Prof. Nevzat Tarhan, President of Üsküdar University, discussed the topic of gender neutrality on TRT Radio 1’s “Ailece” program.

Is it a project to reduce the world population?

Prof. Nevzat Tarhan highlighted that they have been accessing various pieces of information related to the issue of gender neutrality for some time, stating, “However, most recently, during the opening ceremony of the Olympics held in France this June, there was an explicit display promoting gender neutrality. This display made it clear that gender neutrality is not an event that develops naturally; on the contrary, it is a deliberately designed, planned, and orchestrated initiative. Our observations also point in this direction. Specifically, we believe that the movement for gender neutrality is being carried out by global capital and powers as part of a project aimed at reducing the world population.”

“Global capital acts like an overarching mechanism claiming to govern the world”

Tarhan explained that he first began noticing this issue around 2016, when a project related to addiction came to the forefront. He discovered that gender neutrality efforts were part of this project and that its funding source was the United Nations Population Fund. Tarhan made the continuing remarks: “It seems that while the United Nations is planning projects to combat addiction, and it is also prioritizing goals such as redefining gender roles, marriage, and population reduction. The global population is increasing rapidly, and it is believed that if this continues, global powers will struggle to govern the world. Global capital acts like an overarching mechanism claiming to govern the world, and it uses such projects as tools. They also leverage cultural capital as a part of these initiatives.”

Gender equality should be evaluated in terms of rights and opportunities

Tarhan noted that the concept of “Gender Equality” should focus on inequalities in rights and opportunities between men and women, stating, “There is an approach that assumes men and women are biologically equal. However, gender equality should be assessed in terms of rights and opportunities.”

Pointing out the inequality between male and female genders arising from patriarchal culture, Prof. Nevzat Tarhan stated that “As a reaction to this situation, the feminist movement began in the 1960s with a justifiable purpose: the emancipation of women. However, over time, this movement evolved into radical feminism. Radical feminism, in turn, has transformed into a field of conflict and struggle between men and women. Today, the effects of this radical ideology can especially be observed in the United States.”

Science says there is no third gender at birth!

Emphasizing that biological sex is determined at birth and is related to chromosomes, Prof. Nevzat Tarhan stated, “There are male and female sexes determined at birth. A significant study published in 2019 in the journal Nature demonstrates that there is no third gender at birth. This study, conducted with contributions from prestigious institutions like Oxford, MIT, and Harvard, involved 477,000 participants, making it one of the largest genetic studies to date. The study clearly showed that no gene determines a third gender. These scientific findings reveal that biologically, there is no third gender and that only male and female genders exist. This indicates that gender identity is a learned phenomenon, not genetic but epigenetic. Through upbringing and environmental influences, genetic polymorphism-based changes can occur in individuals. However, this is a modifiable condition; individuals can change this situation if they choose.”

“We must put an end to the misuse of male and female bodies”

Prof. Tarhan explained that with the emergence of scientific evidence, the claims of those who advocate for the existence of a "third gender" have weakened and that this has become a matter of preference or culture. Tarhan added, “If society adopts third gender or genderlessness (nonbinary)  as a culture, other genders beyond male and female will be accepted. Today, discussions are no longer limited to homosexual individuals (gay and lesbian) or trans individuals; a category identified by the letter ‘Q’ has also emerged. In some places, even concepts like pedophilia or sexual relations with animals are being framed as part of sexual freedom, which is a clear misuse of the human body. We must put an end to the misuse of male and female bodies. That is why we founded an association and conducted various studies on this issue. This situation destroys families and harms them greatly.”

Gender reassignment centers are being closed…

Referring to his newly published book, Raising Children at Peace with Their Gender, Prof. Nevzat Tarhan expressed that “The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Pediatricians have emphasized that administering hormones to children at a young age is contrary to biological nature. There are published articles and videos on this topic. Today, scientific evidence is quite clear. In England, significant steps are being taken on this matter, and gender reassignment centers are being closed. This is considered an intervention that goes against human biological nature. Even when choosing tomatoes, we say, ‘Let them be natural,’ yet a lifestyle that is not in harmony with the biological nature and genetic makeup of humans is being taught to children and individuals. We discussed these issues in the book as well.”

“Gender neutrality has now become a concept of psychological warfare”

Stating that there is no such thing as a "100% male" or "100% female," Prof. Nevzat Tarhan explained, “Every man has 10-20% femininity, and every woman has 10-20%, or even 30-50%, masculinity. A global effort is underway to promote gender neutrality. While families and individuals remain silent, thinking ‘this is what science says,’ scientific evidence has shown that science does not make such claims. As the evidence has become clearer, the voices of advocates for this have grown quieter. The concept of gender neutrality has entered international literature and has now become a term of psychological warfare.”

The Impact of K-pop Culture...

Addressing the influence of the K-pop music trend on the younger generation, Prof. Nevzat Tarhan continued his remarks as follows:
“K-pop culture appears highly appealing and attractive. However, we know that it avoids gender distinctions, lacks male and female sexuality, and instead adopts a more unisex approach. This is a large-scale project that significantly impacts children at a young age. It has been reported that South Korea’s annual revenue from K-pop has reached $7-8 billion in the U.S. alone. This culture particularly appeals to children who are unhappy within their families. Children who can establish happy and healthy communication within their families do not turn to such trends, whereas those who experience conflicts or have problems with their parents are drawn to this false appeal. Additionally, there is a strong wave of propaganda related to gender reassignment, which is spreading like an epidemic.”

Children’s behavior may stem from family dynamics

Emphasizing the importance of the family, Prof. Nevzat Tarhan stated that “Families that raise their children correctly, provide a safe space at home, create a peaceful environment, and naturally exhibit feminine and masculine roles rarely face issues related to gender identity. However, in some cases, we see that children’s behaviors stem from family dynamics. For example, if a child is angry with their father, they may use gender identity changes as a protest mechanism, subconsciously taking revenge on their father. Similarly, if a mother adopts a masculine role, a child may exhibit similar behavior in reaction to her. Children often do this unconsciously, at a subconscious level. To prevent such situations, it is crucial for families to create a safe environment and provide a healthy atmosphere. Raising individuals who are at peace with their sexual identity and gender is possible. However, timing plays a critical role in this process. After the age of 12-13, correcting such situations becomes much more difficult. If this awareness is established before the age of 10, solutions are more achievable. When working with children who are 17-18 years old, we first try to understand the underlying reasons for their behavior. After identifying the causes of their tendencies, we focus on eliminating these reasons.”

Raising children contrary to gender roles…

Prof. Nevzat Tarhan pointed out the significant problem of misguiding children at a young age and raising them in ways inconsistent with their gender roles, stating that “There is a video circulating on social media where a little girl puts on boxing gloves, boxes with her father, and knocks him down. Many of us have probably watched it, and it seems quite entertaining, even cute. In the video, the mother steps in to save the father, and everyone laughs and enjoys it. However, there is an overlooked aspect here: in such examples, the girl is being raised in a masculine manner. Although these moments may seem joyful and fun, they can have long-term effects on the child. Girls raised in this way may resist when, at the age of 12-13-14, they are told, ‘You’re a girl; you should act this way, not that way.’ The child may say, ‘I want to act like a boy,’ and this situation can challenge the family.”

The way a child is raised is crucial!

Highlighting the importance of parenting style, Prof. Nevzat Tarhan explained the following: “If everyone in the family is female, that is elder sisters, aunts, and other female figure, and a single boy in the household is dressed in girls’ clothing as part of a joke, it can negatively impact the child’s development while everyone else is laughing. A boy raised with feminine role models, in an environment where the father displays a weak personality and there are no strong male figures such as uncles or older male relatives, can experience serious effects on their gender identity. If sufficient attention is not given to the boy during this period, and this situation continues for a long time, the child may develop a feminine identity. When the child reaches adolescence, they might say, ‘I will not change; this is who I am,’ because genetic polymorphism and epigenetic shaping have already occurred. At this stage, making a change requires an intensive treatment process and is only possible if the individual themselves wants it. However, by this point, it is often too late.”

(Üsküdar News Agency - ÜNA)