John Money

John Money was a psychologist and sexologist known for his work on gender identity and sexuality. He gained prominence for his involvement in the case of David Reimer, a boy who underwent a sex reassignment after a botched circumcision. Money advocated for the idea that gender is primarily shaped by social and environmental factors, proposing that identity could be altered through upbringing. His theories stirred significant controversy, especially as the Reimer case highlighted the complexities of gender identity and the challenges of his approach, ultimately influencing discussions on gender and sexuality in psychology and medicine.