The End of Gender: Debunking the Myths about Sex and Identity in Our Society

Written by Debra Soh

Narrated by Debra Soh

International sex researcher, neuroscientist, and columnist Debra Soh debunks popular gender myths in this scientific examination of the many facets of gender identity that “is not only eminently reasonable and beautifully-written, it is brave and vital” (Ben Shapiro, #1 New York Times bestselling author).

Is our gender something we’re born with, or are we conditioned by society? In The End of Gender, neuroscientist and sexologist Dr. Debra Soh uses a research-based approach to address this hot-button topic, unmasking popular misconceptions about the nature vs. nurture debate and exploring what it means to be a woman or a man in today’s society.

Both scientific and objective, and drawing on original research and carefully conducted interviews, Soh tackles a wide range of issues, such as gender-neutral parenting, gender dysphoric children, and the neuroscience of being transgender. She debates today’s accepted notion that gender is a social construct and a spectrum, and challenges the idea that there is no difference between how male and female brains operate.

The End of Gender is conversation-starting “required reading” (Eric R. Weinstein, PhD, host of The Portal) that will arm you with the facts you need to come to your own conclusions about gender identity and its place in the world today.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Aug 4, 2020
• ISBN: 9781797115825

Debra Soh

Dr. Debra Soh is a neuroscientist who specializes in gender, sex, and sexual orientation. She received her doctorate from York University in Toronto and worked as an academic researcher for eleven years. Her writing has appeared in The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Harper’s Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Playboy, Quillette, and many other publications. Her research has been published in academic journals including the Archives of Sexual Behavior and Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. As a journalist, Soh writes about the science and politics of human sexuality and gender, free speech, and censorship in academia. She lives in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter at @DrDebraSoh and visit her at DrDebraSoh.com.

Reviews for The End of Gender

[Ashton McCormick · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Upsetting to see the kind of content promoted, but not particularly surprised. The idea that any sort of research and writing can be "unbiased" is ignorant at best and malicious at worst. This author does not go into detail about these biases and the inherent beliefs underlying her work as a result. It is, indeed, transphobic, but more than that, it is incredibly unscientific in its approach to gender and biological sex. It also makes false assumptions to portray the "accepted" idea of gender (which is another aspect of the writing I could write an essay about) in absurdly simplified and blatantly untrue ways. If I could give this review negative stars, I would. I recommend that the author does actual research before attempting to approach this topic again.

[Fuck Capitalism · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Another feminist nonsense about women are same as men, silly very silly

[Liga Skaba · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent and easy to digest way to get insight in order to defend science. I will get a paperback copy for my woke housemate who stopped talking to me after I said few "transphobic" arguments and "stupid" opinions.

[Bex Tasker · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This should be used in lessons on how to spot logical fallacies and poorly supported claims.

[Kelsey Dodds · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book was a good read, although I must say that some the topics and opinions presented made me uncomfortable. But that is a good thing. It is good to hear an opinion or fact that is outside of your comfort zone. Very well written, but I with the author sites sources or named research papers. I do feel better educated on my opinions than I was before.

[Steve Strasshofer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellently done!!! The entire book captured my attention. Purchasing the printed version to highlight numerous subject items. Fascinating!

[Maria Grzywacz · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Dr. Soh's research is diligent and her language is easy to understand, inclusive and relatable.
The book is structured according to the myths she aims to debunk, and while I did not agree with everything she wrote (or disagreed in ways she phrased some things) I cannot deny Dr. Soh her professionalism, dedication and competence.
I appreciate the fact that she is not trying to justify her position in academia by pointing to who she is (eg. pointing out her gender) but rather is proving her expertise by what she does and by the writing she produces. I have tremendous respect for Dr. Soh, I will surely follow her closely in the mainstream and on social media, and this book is most definitely recommended.

[Moshe Maness · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book! As a psychotherapist who has worked with transgender clients, I found this book to be extremely insightful and helpful.

[fdlp · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Overdraws from literature cited to overgeneralized conclusions and societal policy recommendations. Found this podcast analysis helpful in giving more context to some of the evidence cited by Soh.

https://seriouspod.com/sio284-debunking-the-end-of-gender-part-2/

[Andrew Wells · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a clearly-written, scientific look at gender and the trans movement. The author is a liberal sexologist who gives you the facts without bias. A must read for those seeking to understand our moment.

[luke wallace · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Worth reading if at all interested in the debate about gender and sex in our society currently.

[Deborah Marinelli · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Sehr sachlich und ausgewogen. Ich empfehle es all jenen Aufgeschlossenen, die der Entwicklung des Transgender-Activismus in den USA, Canada, Grossbritanien und Australien mit gemischten Gefühlen gegenüber stehen oder gar sorgenvoll in die Zukunft blicken und sich einen wissenschaftlichen Überblick über alle ideologischen Kernaussagen aneignen wollen.

[Viktoriya · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Brings up interesting points, insight into sex biology and provides a counter-balance to currently popular sex/gender discourse. That being said, doesn’t go into much detail on the science (sample sizes, methodology, etc.,), lots of anecdotal evidence as support, especially in the evolutionary psych part. Doesn’t explain why claims against studies/scientists she cites are wrong, which doesn’t mean she’s wrong but the reader doesn’t get to understand why. Comes off as a big one-sided (I get she’s really trying to establish the counterbalance) but doesn’t take social or historical factors into account - for example societal structures (tribal vs modern), cross-cultural analysis (mentions once but doesn’t provide detail), etc. It’s pretty short so I still suggest the read for some interesting facts and an alternative perspective.