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David Reimer A Case study in Psychology
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- 3. DAVID REIMER (1965– 2004) ▪ born as Bruce Reimer, twin brother of Brain Reimer, to parents; to Janet and Ronald Reimer ▪ When 8 months old- unsuccessful circumcision- resulting in a burnt off penis ▪ Turned to advise of Dr. John Money, John Hopkins University, specializing in gender identity
- 4. DAVID REIMER ▪ Dr.Money suggested sex change operation ▪ Vulva construction and hormone supplements were given ▪ Asked them to raise him as a female ▪ BRUCE REIMER BRENDA REIMER
- 5. JOHN MONEY’s AGENDA ▪He wanted to prove ▪ Babies are gender neutral up to 2 years ▪ Nurture is greater than nature ▪ He called the brothers for sessions at different stages
- 6. DAVID REIMER ▪ However,Brenda had difficulties in living as a girl ▪ Was bullied at school ▪ Finally, her parents told her the truth when she was 14 years old. ▪ Brenda got double mastectomy ▪ BRENDA REIMER DAVID REIMER ▪ Married ‘Jane’ and became step-father for 3 children
- 7. MILTON DIAMOND ANDJOHN COLAPINTO ▪ In 1997, David publicized his story with Dr. Milton Diamond ▪ John Colapinto published an interview of David in Rolling Stones ▪ In 2001, Mr.Colapinto wrote “As Nature Made Him”
- 8. DAVID REIMER KILLEDHIMSELF IN 2004, WITH A SHOT GUN. ‘Most suicides, experts say, have multiple motives, which come together in a perfect storm of misery. So it was with David.’(Colapinto,2005)
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- 10. REFERENCES: Colapinto, J. (1997).TheTrueStory of John/Joan. Rolling Stone, 54-97. Colapinto, J.(2001). As Nature Made Him:The BoyWhoWas Raised as a Girl. Harper Perinnia Diamond, Milton; Sigmundson, HK (1997). Sex reassignment at birth: Long term review and clinical implications.
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