The King and Queen are Naked: Establishment Failures based on Scientific, Medical, and Psychiatric Research on “Gender Dysphoria”
by Stephen W. Rouhana, Ph.D.
This book is the result of analysis of the literature on Gender Dysphoria published in journals of psychology, psychiatry, and medicine, and in other relevant publications.
In part one, Dr. Rouhana starts from basic definitions and leads the reader through the maze of articles and opinions on the subject to the unavoidable conclusion that the gender identity issues underlying Gender Dysphoria do constitute a mental disorder. He examines how the current recommendations in the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association have been intentionally written to mislead the general public and medical insurance companies.
In part two, Dr. Rouhana explores what ethical treatments are, and are not, for Gender Dysphoria given the conclusions from part one.
In part three, he explores what the Catholic Church has taught on this topic, from the perspective of faith and philosophy. Each part ends with proposed actions to truly help those suffering with this issue.
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TESTIMONIALS
“Dr. Rouhana has produced a work of unusual breadth and courage. With the trained eye of a scientist, he exposes the methodological weaknesses and ideological pressures that have shaped much of the contemporary medical and psychological literature on gender dysphoria. At the same time, he situates the discussion within a sound Catholic vision of the human person, showing how faith and reason together can bring clarity to a field clouded by confusion. This book is not only a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners who wish to evaluate the evidence critically; it is also a compassionate service to those struggling with gender dysphoria and to the families, pastors, and professionals who accompany them. Readers will find here a sober and compelling alternative to prevailing cultural narratives—an analysis that combines scientific rigor, theological depth, and genuine concern for human flourishing.” – Fr. Peter Ryan, SJ, Professor of Theology, Fr. Michael J. McGivney Chair in Life Ethics, Sacred Heart Major Seminary
“A careful study of the scientific and medical background of gender dysphoria and its diagnosis, including whether it is best understood as a mental disorder, the search for explanatory differences in brain structure, an account of associated comorbidities, how best to treat the condition, and reflections on a compassionate Catholic response. Sober and objective. Highly recommended.” – Edward (Ted) Furton, Director of Publications and Ethicist, The National Catholic Bioethics Center; Editor-in-Chief, The National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly; Editor, Ethics & Medics
“Dr. Rouhana draws deeply from his professional experience as a physicist and his Catholic faith to address the ongoing heated societal debate on how to best care for individuals who suffer from sex-discordant gender identification. This treatise provides a rigorous assessment of scientific evidence, consideration of basic ethical principle, and exposition of anthropological understanding of the nature of the human person in relation to individuals who experience gender dysphoria. Anyone who desires to better understand or obtain a wider perspective on this condition will greatly benefit from the concise, clear, and persuasive discussion provided in these pages.” – Paul W. Hruz, MD, PhD, Pediatric Endocrinologist and Physician Scientist
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Stephen Rouhana is a husband, father, and grandfather with a Ph.D. in physics. He worked for 32 years trying to save lives by automotive safety research, first at General Motors and then at Ford. He authored or co-authored more than 80 technical publications and 3 book chapters. He is a named inventor on 18 U.S. patents and 7 international patents.
As a young Catholic, he felt called to serve God. Near the end of his career in research, that calling led him to Sacred Heart Major Seminary for a master’s degree in Pastoral Studies. At the end of 2014, he retired to concentrate his time on serving in ministries within the Catholic Church. He currently serves in many ministries and is a faculty member of the Catholic Biblical School Ministry (http://www.catholicbiblicalschool.org).
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