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When discussing gender, a quote by Scottish novelist and folklorist Andrew Lang is particularly relevant: statistics are often used “as a drunken man uses lampposts – for support rather than for illumination.”

There is a significant amount of misinformation about gender, frequently presented in numerical form. Many people have heard claims like “41% of teenagers who want to transition will commit suicide if denied cross-sex hormones,” “cross-sex surgeries are no more dangerous than wisdom teeth removal,” or “1.7% of people are born neither male nor female.” These assertions are often questionable and deserve proper scrutiny.

These statistics, widely shared on social media, have become ingrained in popular culture. They are repeated in news outlets, school classrooms, and diversity training sessions, yet they often fall apart under closer examination.

Many parents of gender-questioning children are presented with statistics that make transitioning seem ideal while portraying any more cautious approach as abusive or dangerous. When children request puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones, parents often find themselves diving into scientific research, trying to distinguish fact from fiction.

Teachers, journalists, politicians, and other decision-makers are frequently confronted with data that suggests there is only one viable option. However, many remain skeptical of the rapid push towards transition. They reflect on individuals they know who were gender-non-conforming in their youth and wonder what might have happened if they had grown up in today’s environment, where gender expression is so heavily emphasized.

The lack of a single, user-friendly resource for reliable gender statistics has been a challenge for both parents and professionals. That’s why Genspect created Stats For Gender.

We believe the public deserves access to reliable data, organized intuitively and presented in clear, jargon-free language. Our goal is to provide those questioning their gender with full access to the facts, while also helping their families, friends, and loved ones to see the bigger picture.