Whole_Ferret1724
Whole_Ferret1724 t1_j2abdwn wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in We need more comprehensive gender education in our public schools by [deleted]
Biological sex for humans is binary absent genetic defect. So if we’re using the traditional meaning of gender, there are two. Everything else is just trying to create new labels to pigeonhole every individual variation and is pointless. If we’re agreed on the first point you can see why there isn’t really anything to be arguing about.
Whole_Ferret1724 t1_j2a2tx9 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in We need more comprehensive gender education in our public schools by [deleted]
So wait. Is gender about sex characteristics or not? This is why this debate is pointless. You’ll just move the goalposts and won’t engage constructively. Gender has until very very recently meant biological sex. There’s generally two but other possibilities exist in nature none of which has anything to do with a two spirit gender. I’m fine with using gender as a social construct as long as we have words to distinguish biological sex.
Whole_Ferret1724 t1_j29qv08 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in We need more comprehensive gender education in our public schools by [deleted]
Gender has historically meant male or female biologically. It’s morphed recently to mean something else but o really can’t put my finger on what it means these days. It’s unfair to expect the whole world to immediately adopt a new and controversial nomenclature. I think most are happy to let people live their lives however they like but don’t see a need to try and pretend biology doesn’t play a critical role in determining gender.
Whole_Ferret1724 t1_j299gku wrote
Lol, when will the absurdity end? Arguing about stuff people can’t even define. How about we all just identify as human beings with all the complexity that entails and move on.
Whole_Ferret1724 t1_j4blg49 wrote
Reply to comment by wickedrhody in Davisville Middle School teacher tracked by students in their "pedo database" will resign by bostonglobe
Right. Every accusation is taken as fact these days.