2 limitations of the biological for gender identity disorder

Question 1

reductionism

Answer 1

• reduce GID to simple biological factors = too simplistic
• no account for environmental, social or cultural factors
• fact that identity disorder has increased in recent years suggest a social/cultural element

Question 2

issues with valididty

Answer 2

• twin studies only partially support genetic link in identity disorder
• MZ twins concordance rates = 39%
  -b genetic element but there must be environmental factors that act as a trigger
• small sample = issues with generalisation