Some transgender groups have advocated for removing gender identity disorder altogether from the DSM, just as homosexuality was removed in 1973.Why was it retained?

Learning Objectives

• Societal attitudes and perspectives: Analyzing the societal attitudes and perspectives towards transgender individuals and gender identity disorder can shed light on the decision to retain it in the DSM.
• Medical and psychological research: Examining the existing medical and psychological research on gender identity disorder can provide insights into the decision to retain it in the DSM.
• Understanding the historical context of the DSM: Exploring the reasons behind the retention of gender identity disorder in the DSM requires an examination of the historical context in which it was retained.