Session Profile: Henn Põlluaas
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-01-27
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-driven, opposing the normalization of diverse gender identities. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of recognizing biological sex and considers anything contrary to be a mental disorder. The primary focus is on protecting children from confusion within the education system, which points to a strong conservative socio-political direction.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker attempts to demonstrate expertise in defining mental disorders, specifically referencing the European Union Agency for Asylum (Agency for Asylum) in support of the definition. The expertise is framed within a medical or psychological context for social issues, although its application is debatable.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative and insistent, accusing opponents of missing the core of the issue and normalizing deviation. Strong emotional appeals concerning children's psychological health are used, along with rhetorical questions designed to cast doubt on the opponents' motives.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed at those who support the diversity of gender identity, and who are accused of normalizing deviance and confusing children at the primary school level. The criticism is intense and focuses on the harmful social and psychological consequences of the opponents’ actions.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among social issues, gender identity and biological sex are at the forefront, topics on which the speaker holds a strongly conservative position. Opposition is emphasized regarding the discussion of these subjects in primary school, arguing that it causes psychological problems and confusion for children.
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Legislative Focus
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