Inclusion of the label gender identity disorder in DSM-IV-TR has been controversial in part because

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The inclusion of the label gender identity disorder in DSM-IV-TR has been criticized for fostering social prejudice against individuals with non-conforming gender identities. This has led to a debate about the appropriate language and terminology to use when describing gender identity in the DSM-5, which now uses the term gender dysphoria instead. The other options (A, C, D) may be concerns related to the diagnosis, but they are not the primary reason for the controversy.

Inclusion of the Label Gender Identity Disorder in DSM-IV-TR Has