Alfred Kinsey and John Money | Innovators or Predators?

Explore the controversial legacies of Alfred Kinsey and John Money, two figures who shaped modern views on sexuality and gender. Kinsey’s Kinsey Reports (1948, 1953) introduced a spectrum of sexual behavior, indirectly influencing gender fluidity concepts, while Money’s theories on gender as a social construct impacted transgender and intersex medical protocols. But their work is mired in scandal: Esther White alleges she was abused as a child for Kinsey’s research, and Judith Reisman claims his data relied on pedophiles. Money’s infamous David Reimer case, where a boy was raised as a girl, ended in tragedy, with allegations of coercive photography during sessions. This video examines their contributions, the accusations—including Kinsey’s rumored bisexuality and Money’s ethical lapses—and the Kinsey Institute’s denials. Through expert interviews, archival footage, and analysis, uncover the truth behind their influence on gender and sexuality. Viewer discretion advised due to sensitive topics.
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