Genspect Substack
Inspecting Gender is the Substack of Genspect, an international organization that takes a critical view of the prevailing medical approach to gender dysphoria in young people. The publication promises a thoughtful perspective on gender and news about Genspect’s work in individual countries.
What to expect
Articles appear almost daily, including analyses of new studies and guidelines, commentary on proposed legislation, personal stories from parents and people who have reversed a transition, and reports from countries including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Canada. All articles are free to read; paid subscribers can comment.
Why it is included on this list
This is the channel of an advocacy organization, not an independent editorial outlet. Genspect is sharply criticized by supporters of gender-affirming care. The articles are useful as an overview of critical perspectives and stories about detransition.
Authors and sections
According to its creators, the name Inspecting Gender was chosen because the two words together form the name Genspect. The publication has dedicated sections for the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Canada, as well as a reviews section. The articles are written by a rotating group of authors. In the autumn of 2026, contributors included Peter Jenkins, Maria MacLachlan, Paddy O'Gorman, Mia Hughes, and director Stella O'Malley, while Céline Masson of the French Observatoire La Petite Sirène also contributed. Genspect states that published articles do not necessarily reflect the organization’s position and are intended to broaden the conversation.
Recurring themes
A large share of the recent articles focuses on legislation against conversion practices, including a British draft bill from 2026 and a proposal in Northern Ireland to which Genspect submitted a formal response. Other articles discuss WPATH’s role in gender care, a canceled symposium at the Collège de France, and developments in Portugal and Germany. On October 1, 2026, Mia Hughes published an article about gender care in the Netherlands; for background, see the article on the Dutch Protocol. Personal essays also appear among the analyses.
How to use this source
The Substack is useful for quickly seeing which topics the organization Genspect considers important at a given time and which countries it is active in. The articles have an advocacy-oriented tone. Use them as a starting point and look up the legislation, studies, and statements discussed yourself before relying on them. A more personal and polemical Substack on the same debate is The Glinner Update by Graham Linehan.