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   Skaly (skaly@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 20-Feb-2024 15:04:41 JST Skaly

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   I believe making a clear difference between the biological sex spectrum and gender as a concept and identity, is really important in order to normalise that anyone can be any gender, it's up to them, while biology remains scientific facts. For example, I am non-binary and female-intersex (PCOS). There shouldn't be anything wrong about being/saying female men, male women and any sex and non-binary and so on. I think it would also help clarity with non trans folks.
   Thoughts?

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     Skaly (skaly@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 20-Feb-2024 15:04:40 JST Skaly

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     @specked Hey, I think you misunderstood - I was exactly saying what you are saying, that gender and sex should be seen as seperate, sex being facts and gender being a mental and conceptual identity:)

     HistoPol (#HP) 🏴 🇺🇸 🏴 repeated this.
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     specked :is: :uk: :usa: :pr: (specked@social.right.wtf)'s status on Tuesday, 20-Feb-2024 15:04:40 JST specked :is: :uk: :usa: :pr:

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     @skaly I believe you're overlooking the crux of my argument, which is that the misuse of language poses a significant threat to society and has historically paved the way towards fascism. It's a precarious trajectory, as vividly depicted in George Orwell's novel, 1984.

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     specked :is: :uk: :usa: :pr: (specked@social.right.wtf)'s status on Tuesday, 20-Feb-2024 15:04:41 JST specked :is: :uk: :usa: :pr:

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     @skaly I totally get where you're coming from when you talk about supporting gender identity. It's crucial to respect how people feel about themselves, regardless of their biology. Everyone deserves to be seen and accepted for who they truly are.

     But here's the thing: while we're all for respecting gender identity, we can't ignore basic biological facts. I mean, those facts are what help us understand so much about ourselves and how our bodies work. Like, when we say someone is 'male' or 'female,' it's not just about labels—it's about acknowledging real differences in biology, right?

     So, if we start changing the meanings of words or pretending like biological facts don't matter, it can cause a lot of confusion. Like, imagine if we started saying that 'male' and 'female' don't mean anything biologically anymore. It might sound inclusive, but it could also lead to a lot of misunderstandings and problems down the line.

     Plus, think about all the areas where biology does matter, like healthcare, sports, and education. If we start blurring the lines between gender identity and biological reality, it could make things really complicated. We need to find a balance where we respect people's identities while still recognizing the importance of biological truths.

     So yeah, supporting gender identity is super important, but we've also gotta remember that basic facts and clear language are crucial for keeping our society running smoothly.