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History of Feminism

ismnotwasm

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3. I think that's why it's important to define the difference

Reply to jakeXT (Reply #2)

Wed Feb 18, 2015, 11:41 AM

Feb 2015

Biological differences are at the chromosomal level, with modifications available with, say sex reassignment, or a natural outcome in conditions such as AIS. Gender is far more fluid and dynamic.

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simple definition of sex and gender. or ? [View all] seabeyond Feb 2015 OP

I like this. F4lconF16 Feb 2015 #1

Looks like facebook has like 56 gender identity options jakeXT Feb 2015 #2

I think that's why it's important to define the difference ismnotwasm Feb 2015 #3

That's a very clear explanation. Thank you for posting. nt el_bryanto Feb 2015 #4

It is not that simple Spider Jerusalem Feb 2015 #5

Excellent post. Adds a great deal to the discussion. nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #7

No, I think it's more complicated than that. KitSileya Feb 2015 #6

I'm a cisgender male - for anyone who doesn't know - but I think I have a pretty good idea nomorenomore08 Feb 2015 #8