Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets

Inquiry regarding the promotion of gender equality and equal treatment in private and family life (No. 268)

2024-03-04

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Political Position
The political stance is value-driven and centers on the ethical implications of gender transition procedures. The most prominent issue is the sterilization that accompanies gender reassignment, raising serious doubts about the ethical nature of this practice. The position is critical and specifically emphasizes the resulting loss of reproductive ability.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the medical and ethical aspects of gender reassignment, utilizing specific terminology such as "sex change" and "sterilization." The expertise focuses on the consequences of these procedures, particularly the loss of fertility, which is addressed as an ethical concern.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and direct, employing the form of a critical question that challenges the presenter's convictions. The tone is skeptical and focuses on ethical appeal, highlighting the consequences of sterilization associated with gender reassignment.

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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.

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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the presenter, who is being criticized for the "firmly held" position he presented regarding the possibility of gender transition. The criticism is based on ethical grounds, focusing on the harmful consequences of the procedures.

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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.

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Regional Focus
Data is scarce.

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Economic Views
Data is scarce.

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Social Issues
In the social sphere, the speaker focuses on the topic of gender reassignment, expressing strong ethical opposition to procedures that result in sterilization. Emphasis is placed on the individual's ability to have children, which points toward a conservative approach to reproductive rights.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed, via interpellation, toward the monitoring of policies regarding gender equality and equal treatment. The speaker is more in the role of a challenger or questioner, concentrating on the ethical regulation of medical procedures.

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