Transgender ideology - Revision history

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	'''Transgender ideology''' is a loose catch-all term referring to philosophies, world views, and dogmatic statements adhered to by political activists who ~~try (or~~ see themselves as trying) to uphold the human rights of [[transgender]] people. The political movement of furthering these ideologies is called the '''transgender movement'''.		'''Transgender ideology''' is a loose catch-all term referring to philosophies, world views, and dogmatic statements adhered to by political activists who see themselves as trying to uphold the human rights of [[transgender]] people. The political movement of furthering these ideologies is called the '''transgender movement'''.

	The practice of supporting transgender ideology is called '''transgender activism''' (often shortened '''trans activism''') and a person who follows this practice is called a '''transgender activist''' (often shortened '''trans activist'''). The word "transgender" in the phrase "transgender activist" is not to be understood as an adjective for the person in question (i.e. "an activist who happens to be transgender") but as a reference to the activism they practice (i.e. "an activist supporting transgender ideology"). Many trans activists are not transgender themselves.		The practice of supporting transgender ideology is called '''transgender activism''' (often shortened '''trans activism''') and a person who follows this practice is called a '''transgender activist''' (often shortened '''trans activist'''). The word "transgender" in the phrase "transgender activist" is not to be understood as an adjective for the person in question (i.e. "an activist who happens to be transgender") but as a reference to the activism they practice (i.e. "an activist supporting transgender ideology"). Many trans activists are not transgender themselves.

	Feminists tend to use the term ''transgender ideology'' with a critical tone when pointing out sexist, homophobic, or otherwise problematic aspects of the transgender movement. Those who support the movement tend to oppose the term, likening it to the phrase ''homosexual agenda'', which is used to ascribe sinister intent to gay/lesbian/bisexual rights activists. Indeed, right-wing and Christian organizations heavily use the term ''transgender ideology'' ~~in their publications critical of~~ the movement, ~~however~~ their reasons for opposing it tend to be radically different than those of feminists.		Feminists tend to use the term ''transgender ideology'' with a critical tone when pointing out sexist, homophobic, or otherwise problematic aspects of the transgender movement. Those who support the movement tend to oppose the term, likening it to the phrase ''homosexual agenda'', which is used to ascribe sinister intent to gay/lesbian/bisexual rights activists. Indeed, right-wing and Christian organizations also heavily use the term ''transgender ideology'' when criticizing the movement. However, their reasons for opposing it tend to be radically different than those of feminists.

	The term '''trans rights activist''' (shortened '''TRA''') is sometimes used for its similarity to ''men's rights activist'' (shortened ''MRA''). The idea behind ~~using the term~~ is: just like so-called MRAs claim to support men's human rights but end up blaming everything on women and opposing feminism, so do TRAs claim to support transgender human rights but end up blaming everything on women and opposing feminism.		The term '''trans rights activist''' (shortened '''TRA''') is sometimes used for its similarity to ''men's rights activist'' (shortened ''MRA''). The idea behind this is: just like so-called MRAs claim to support men's human rights but end up blaming everything on women and opposing feminism, so do TRAs claim to support transgender human rights but end up blaming everything on women and opposing feminism.

	== Aspects ==		== Aspects ==

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	Trans activists usually support giving [[Wikipedia:Puberty blocker\|puberty blocking]] medication such as Lupron to children who think they are transgender.<ref name=nytimes-aap/> These children may be as young as 9 years old, and may be prescribed cross-sex hormones at ages as young as 12.<ref name=guardian-hrt/><ref name=transtrend/>		Trans activists usually support giving [[Wikipedia:Puberty blocker\|puberty blocking]] medication such as Lupron to children who think they are transgender.<ref name=nytimes-aap/> These children may be as young as 9 years old, and may be prescribed cross-sex hormones at ages as young as 12.<ref name=guardian-hrt/><ref name=transtrend/>

			(TODO: Mention Tavistock and the Cass Review.)

	According to a 2022 report by Reuters looking at U.S. health insurance claims within the three-year period from the start of 2019 to the end of 2021, there were at least 774 mastectomies, and at least 56 genital surgeries, performed on minors in the age range of 13 to 17.<ref>{{cite web \| url = https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-transyouth-data/ \| title = Putting numbers on the rise in children seeking gender care \| author = Robin Respaut & Chad Terhune \| date = October 6, 2022 \| publisher = Reuters }}</ref> While the data do not reveal the actual youngest age of a patient receiving genital surgery (merely that they are in the age range of 13 to 17), a study published in May 2018 confirms that when it comes to mastectomies, they really are performed on minors as young as 13.<ref>{{ cite web \| url = https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2674039 \| title = Chest Reconstruction and Chest Dysphoria in Transmasculine Minors and Young Adults \| author = Johanna Olson-Kennedy, MD; Jonathan Warus, MD; Vivian Okonta, MPH; et al \| date = May 2018 \| publisher = JAMA Pediatrics }}</ref>		According to a 2022 report by Reuters looking at U.S. health insurance claims within the three-year period from the start of 2019 to the end of 2021, there were at least 774 mastectomies, and at least 56 genital surgeries, performed on minors in the age range of 13 to 17.<ref>{{cite web \| url = https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-transyouth-data/ \| title = Putting numbers on the rise in children seeking gender care \| author = Robin Respaut & Chad Terhune \| date = October 6, 2022 \| publisher = Reuters }}</ref> While the data do not reveal the actual youngest age of a patient receiving genital surgery (merely that they are in the age range of 13 to 17), a study published in May 2018 confirms that when it comes to mastectomies, they really are performed on minors as young as 13.<ref>{{ cite web \| url = https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2674039 \| title = Chest Reconstruction and Chest Dysphoria in Transmasculine Minors and Young Adults \| author = Johanna Olson-Kennedy, MD; Jonathan Warus, MD; Vivian Okonta, MPH; et al \| date = May 2018 \| publisher = JAMA Pediatrics }}</ref>

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	=== Supporting "sex work" activism ===		=== Supporting "sex work" activism ===

	For reasons not entirely clear, many if not most transgender activists also seem to support the "sex work" movement.<ref name=fc-bindel/>		For reasons not entirely clear, many if not most transgender activists also seem to support the "sex work" movement.<ref name=fc-bindel/> Possible explanations for this collusion might be:

			* Both movements stem from ''queer ideology'', which is based on ''transgression'' of social norms without regard to ethical concerns
			* The transgender movement being dominated by [[Autogynephilia\|autogynephilic]] men who are interested in upholding a society in which women exist for male sexual pleasure
			* Anti-feminists supporting both the transgender movement and the "sex work" movement, simply because they see both of them as weapons against women's liberation

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	=== Cisgender people oppress transgender people ===		=== Cisgender people oppress transgender people ===

	Another core tenet of transgender ideology is the notion that [[cisgender]] people oppress transgender people, just like how men oppress women, white Americans oppress black Americans, or how straight people oppress gay men and lesbian women.<ref name=cissexism/><ref name=transmisogyny/> As such, when a man identifies as a transwoman, his position relative to that of a woman turns from being her oppressor to someone who is oppressed by her. His male privilege is denied as he is now considered a woman, and the fact that he is a ''transgender'' woman means that he is oppressed by so-called ''cisgender'' women. Further, being both a woman and transgender means he is considered to suffer under two axes of oppression, akin to how black women suffer both from racism and sexism. This way, a white man suddenly becomes comparable to a black woman with regards to oppressive power dynamics in society.		Another core tenet of transgender ideology is the notion that [[cisgender]] people oppress transgender people, just like how men oppress women, white Americans oppress black Americans, or how straight people oppress gay men and lesbian women.<ref name=ef-cissexism/><ref name=ef-transmisogyny/> As such, when a man identifies as a transwoman, his position relative to that of a woman turns from being her oppressor to someone who is oppressed by her. His male privilege is denied as he is now considered a woman, and the fact that he is a ''transgender'' woman means that he is oppressed by so-called ''cisgender'' women. Further, being both a woman and transgender means he is considered to suffer under two axes of oppression, akin to how black women suffer both from racism and sexism. This way, a white man suddenly becomes comparable to a black woman with regards to oppressive power dynamics in society.

	As per the principle of ''intersectionality'' (misappropriated from [[black feminism]]), transgender activists often say that the feminist movement should not only include transwomen's concerns, but outright center them in many discussions, as otherwise the feminist movement might fail to sufficiently address their concerns. (TODO: citation)		As per the principle of ''intersectionality'' (misappropriated from [[black feminism]]), transgender activists often say that the feminist movement should not only include transwomen's concerns, but outright center them in many discussions, as otherwise the feminist movement might fail to sufficiently address their concerns. (TODO: citation)
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	\|publisher=Gender Identity Research & Education Society		\|publisher=Gender Identity Research & Education Society
	\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928030238/https://www.gires.org.uk/transsexualism-the-inside-story/		\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928030238/https://www.gires.org.uk/transsexualism-the-inside-story/
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	~~</ref>~~

	~~<ref name=youth-accepted-by-families>~~
	~~{{cite web~~
	~~\|url=https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/lgbt.2015.0111~~
	~~\|title=Family Rejection as a Predictor of Suicide Attempts and Substance Misuse Among Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Adults~~
	~~\|date=May 25, 2016~~
	~~\|author=Augustus Klein and Sarit A. Golub~~
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	\|title=Puberty blockers		\|title=Puberty blockers
	\|website=Transgender Trend		\|website=Transgender Trend
	}}
	~~</ref>~~

	~~<ref name=trans-homelessness>~~
	~~{{cite web~~
	~~\|url=https://endhomelessness.org/resource/transgender-homeless-adults-unsheltered-homelessness-what-the-data-tell-us/~~
	~~\|title=Transgender Homeless Adults & Unsheltered Homelessness: What the Data Tell Us~~
	~~\|date=July 24, 2020~~
	~~\|publisher=National Alliance to End Homelessness~~
	}}		}}
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	=== Cisgender people oppress transgender people ===		=== Cisgender people oppress transgender people ===

	Another core tenet of transgender ideology is the notion that ~~many~~ [[cisgender]] people oppress transgender people, just like how men oppress women, white Americans oppress black Americans, or how straight people oppress gay men and lesbian women.<ref name=~~ef-~~cissexism/><ref name=~~ef-~~transmisogyny/> ~~Trans activists often cite high rates~~ of ~~homelessness~~, ~~trans minors~~ being ~~disowned by their parents~~, and ~~suicide rates correlating~~ to ~~societal treatment~~ in their ~~claims of trans people being oppressed~~.~~<ref name=trans-homelessness/><ref name=youth-accepted-by-families/>~~		Another core tenet of transgender ideology is the notion that [[cisgender]] people oppress transgender people, just like how men oppress women, white Americans oppress black Americans, or how straight people oppress gay men and lesbian women.<ref name=cissexism/><ref name=transmisogyny/> As such, when a man identifies as a transwoman, his position relative to that of a woman turns from being her oppressor to someone who is oppressed by her. His male privilege is denied as he is now considered a woman, and the fact that he is a ''transgender'' woman means that he is oppressed by so-called ''cisgender'' women. Further, being both a woman and transgender means he is considered to suffer under two axes of oppression, akin to how black women suffer both from racism and sexism. This way, a white man suddenly becomes comparable to a black woman with regards to oppressive power dynamics in society.

			As per the principle of ''intersectionality'' (misappropriated from [[black feminism]]), transgender activists often say that the feminist movement should not only include transwomen's concerns, but outright center them in many discussions, as otherwise the feminist movement might fail to sufficiently address their concerns. (TODO: citation)

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 Since the statement contradicts the dictionary definition of the word "woman" (adult human [[sex|female]]), it implies that a different definition would be better.  When asked about this, transgender activists usually avoid providing an actual definition.  Most attempts tend to revolve around a circular definition, such as "anyone who identifies as a woman, is a woman."  As such, the statement "trans women are women" is arguably best described as dogma.
-The idea that transwomen are literally women is taken as the basis for many problematic conclusions, such as: transwomen deserve to partake in women's sports,<ref name=businessinsider/> transwomen should be seen as part of the natural dating pool of lesbians (see also [[cotton ceiling]]),<ref name=yardley/> transwomen deserve to use all female facilities, enter female-only spaces and events, speak on women's rights as women, and so on.<ref name=stonewall/>  These issues are made only worse by the fact that any intact male person can simply self-identify as a "trans woman" without needing to undergo any sort of medical transition.
+The idea that transwomen are literally women is taken as the basis for many problematic conclusions, such as: transwomen deserve to partake in women's sports,<ref name=businessinsider/> transwomen should be seen as part of the natural dating pool of lesbians (see also [[cotton ceiling]]),<ref name=yardley/> transwomen deserve to use all female facilities, enter female-only spaces and events, speak on women's rights as women, and so on.<ref name=twaw-stonewall/>  These issues are made only worse by the fact that any intact male person can simply self-identify as a "trans woman" without needing to undergo any sort of medical transition.
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	=== Transgender children ===		=== Transgender children ===

	Since gender identity is said to be inborn, it follows that some children would be transgender. Once ~~they show signs of such~~, ~~medical consensus~~ is to support the child in ~~whatever identity they hold and allow them~~ to ~~freely express themselves~~. ~~Doctors~~ and ~~trans activists also generally support [[Wikipedia:Puberty blocker\|puberty blocking]] medication such as Lupron to children~~ who ~~think~~ they are ~~transgender~~.~~<ref name=nytimes-aap/>~~ ~~This prevents them from experiencing puberty that may result in dysphoria later in life and allows them~~ to ~~decide what body is right for them as they grow older~~.~~<ref name=hrc-medical-guide/>~~		Since gender identity is said to be inborn, it follows that some children would be transgender, and only need to find this out. Once it's found out, the only way forward is to support the child in its transgender identification. This leads to the transgender activist "affirm-only" approach towards youth, where for instance a boy who says "I wish I was a girl" or "I'm actually a girl" is from that point on treated as if the child is literally a girl. (Given a female name, referred to by female pronouns, asked to be considered a girl by others, and so on.) Likewise for girls who express that they wish they were a boy, or claim that they are internally a boy. Trans activists are opposed to the alternative "watchful waiting" approach.

	~~Some who oppose these medications argue that there are high rates~~ of children who ~~realize~~ they are transgender ~~too late~~. ~~The studies cited usually include irrelevant statistics regarding~~ children ~~who were deemed unlikely to~~ be ~~trans by their doctors~~. According to a ~~medical guide published~~ by the ~~Human Rights Campaign,~~ the ~~American College~~ of ~~Osteopathic Pediatricians~~, and the ~~American Academy~~ of ~~Pediatrics~~: ~~"It is clear that many~~ children ~~who are~~ gender~~-expansive or have mild gender dysphoria~~ do not ~~grow up~~ to ~~be transgender — but these~~ are ~~not the children for whom competent clinicians recommend gender transition~~."<ref ~~name~~=~~hrc~~-~~medical-guide~~/>		The trans activist affirm-only approach has been supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics.<ref name=nytimes-aap/> Parents concerned over this model of treatment published a long criticism and launched a petition reaching 1,200 signatures.<ref name=4thwave/> Psychologist [[Wikipedia:James Cantor\|James Cantor]] also published a fact-check article criticizing the AAP's decision.<ref name=cantor/>

			Trans activists usually support giving [[Wikipedia:Puberty blocker\|puberty blocking]] medication such as Lupron to children who think they are transgender.<ref name=nytimes-aap/> These children may be as young as 9 years old, and may be prescribed cross-sex hormones at ages as young as 12.<ref name=guardian-hrt/><ref name=transtrend/>

			According to a 2022 report by Reuters looking at U.S. health insurance claims within the three-year period from the start of 2019 to the end of 2021, there were at least 774 mastectomies, and at least 56 genital surgeries, performed on minors in the age range of 13 to 17.<ref>{{cite web \| url = https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-transyouth-data/ \| title = Putting numbers on the rise in children seeking gender care \| author = Robin Respaut & Chad Terhune \| date = October 6, 2022 \| publisher = Reuters }}</ref> While the data do not reveal the actual youngest age of a patient receiving genital surgery (merely that they are in the age range of 13 to 17), a study published in May 2018 confirms that when it comes to mastectomies, they really are performed on minors as young as 13.<ref>{{ cite web \| url = https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2674039 \| title = Chest Reconstruction and Chest Dysphoria in Transmasculine Minors and Young Adults \| author = Johanna Olson-Kennedy, MD; Jonathan Warus, MD; Vivian Okonta, MPH; et al \| date = May 2018 \| publisher = JAMA Pediatrics }}</ref>

	=== Cisgender people oppress transgender people ===		=== Cisgender people oppress transgender people ===

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	{{PageSeo \| description = Transgender ideology refers to world views that are supposed to uphold transgender rights, but often end up supporting sexism and homophobia instead.		{{PageSeo \| description = Transgender ideology refers to world views that are supposed to uphold transgender rights, but often end up supporting sexism and homophobia instead.
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	'''Transgender ideology''' is a loose catch-all term referring to philosophies, world views, and dogmatic statements adhered to by political activists who try to uphold the human rights of [[transgender]] people. The political movement of furthering these ideologies is called the '''transgender movement'''.		'''Transgender ideology''' is a loose catch-all term referring to philosophies, world views, and dogmatic statements adhered to by political activists who try (or see themselves as trying) to uphold the human rights of [[transgender]] people. The political movement of furthering these ideologies is called the '''transgender movement'''.

	The practice of supporting transgender ideology is called '''transgender activism''' (often shortened '''trans activism''') and a person who follows this practice is called a '''transgender activist''' (often shortened '''trans activist'''). The word "transgender" in the phrase "transgender activist" is not to be understood as an adjective for the person in question (i.e. "an activist who happens to be transgender") but as a reference to the activism they practice (i.e. "an activist supporting transgender ideology"). Many trans activists are not transgender themselves.		The practice of supporting transgender ideology is called '''transgender activism''' (often shortened '''trans activism''') and a person who follows this practice is called a '''transgender activist''' (often shortened '''trans activist'''). The word "transgender" in the phrase "transgender activist" is not to be understood as an adjective for the person in question (i.e. "an activist who happens to be transgender") but as a reference to the activism they practice (i.e. "an activist supporting transgender ideology"). Many trans activists are not transgender themselves.
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	[[File:Womb-girl-boy-gender-discomfort2-768x432.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Image used by GIRES to explain inborn gender identity and inevitable gender dysphoria]]		[[File:Womb-girl-boy-gender-discomfort2-768x432.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Image used by GIRES to explain inborn gender identity and inevitable gender dysphoria]]

	The idea that "trans women are women" is ~~usually~~ backed by ~~several philosophical viewpoints. Some hold~~ a belief in an essential, inborn, and immutable "gender identity" that every person possesses.<ref name=gender-id-genderspectrum/><ref name=gender-id-gires/> Transwomen are said to be real women on the grounds that they possess a "female gender identity" which they are said to share with women. Likewise for transmen and a male gender identity that is supposedly shared by all men. Others believe that all words are social constructs that lack objective definitions. Nevertheless, they argue the terms "man" and "woman" hold a particularly meaningful role with regards to individuals' identities. In the absence of an inherently true definition to protect, they support basing gender in self-identification~~, which has a substantial benefit on transgender mental health~~.~~<ref name=youth-accepted-by-families/><ref name=hrc-medical-guide/>~~		The idea that "trans women are women" is sometimes backed by a belief in an essential, inborn, and immutable "gender identity" that every person supposedly possesses.<ref name=gender-id-genderspectrum/><ref name=gender-id-gires/> Transwomen are said to be real women on the grounds that they possess a "female gender identity" which they are said to share with women. Likewise for transmen and a male gender identity that is supposedly shared by all men. Others believe that all words are social constructs that lack objective definitions. Nevertheless, they argue the terms "man" and "woman" hold a particularly meaningful role with regards to individuals' identities. In the absence of an inherently true definition to protect, they support basing gender in self-identification.

	The conclusion to such ~~philosophical~~ ideas is that biological sex characteristics do not factor into womanhood and manhood. For example, ~~a few~~ transwomen have full beards and intact male ~~anatomy~~, ~~and many~~ trans activists claim ~~they~~ are literally real women ~~like any other~~.<ref name=hufpo-drummond/><ref name=vice-mtftop/>		The conclusion to such ideas is that biological sex characteristics do not factor into womanhood and manhood at all. For example, some transwomen have full beards, and most have intact male genitals, yet most trans activists nevertheless claim that such people are literally real women.<ref name=hufpo-drummond/><ref name=vice-mtftop/>

	=== Transgender children ===		=== Transgender children ===

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	One of the core dogmata of the transgender movement is the statement that '''trans women are women''' (and the less often repeated ''trans men are men'').<ref name=fc-hendley/> Under this view, it's important to write ''trans woman'' as two words (adjective and noun) and not ''transwoman'', to stress the fact that "trans women" are literally a subtype of women, just like white women, black women, short women, tall women, and so on. The statement "trans women are women" is not meant as a vague slogan of moral support, but in a literal sense.<ref name=twaw-nytimes/><ref name=twaw-stonewall/>		One of the core dogmata of the transgender movement is the statement that '''trans women are women''' (and the less often repeated ''trans men are men'').<ref name=fc-hendley/> Under this view, it's important to write ''trans woman'' as two words (adjective and noun) and not ''transwoman'', to stress the fact that "trans women" are literally a subtype of women, just like white women, black women, short women, tall women, and so on. The statement "trans women are women" is not meant as a vague slogan of moral support, but in a literal sense.<ref name=twaw-nytimes/><ref name=twaw-stonewall/>

	~~This~~ statement contradicts the definition of the word "woman" ~~as seen in some dictionaries~~ (~~i.e.~~ adult human [[sex\|female]])~~. Many trans activists believe~~ that a definition ~~based on self-identification~~ would be better. ~~This includes the~~ circular definition, "anyone who identifies as a woman, is a woman." As such, the statement "trans women are women" is ~~probably~~ best described as ~~a dogmatic position~~.		Since the statement contradicts the dictionary definition of the word "woman" (adult human [[sex\|female]]), it implies that a different definition would be better. When asked about this, transgender activists usually avoid providing an actual definition. Most attempts tend to revolve around a circular definition, such as "anyone who identifies as a woman, is a woman." As such, the statement "trans women are women" is arguably best described as dogma.

	~~As the notion~~ that ~~"trans women~~ are women" is ~~meant literally,~~ many problematic conclusions ~~follow~~, ~~especially considering~~ that any intact male person can simply self-identify as a "trans woman" without needing to undergo any sort of medical transition.		The idea that transwomen are literally women is taken as the basis for many problematic conclusions, such as: transwomen deserve to partake in women's sports,<ref name=businessinsider/> transwomen should be seen as part of the natural dating pool of lesbians (see also [[cotton ceiling]]),<ref name=yardley/> transwomen deserve to use all female facilities, enter female-only spaces and events, speak on women's rights as women, and so on.<ref name=stonewall/> These issues are made only worse by the fact that any intact male person can simply self-identify as a "trans woman" without needing to undergo any sort of medical transition.

	==== Intact males in women's spaces ====		==== Intact males in women's spaces ====