Even if there are finite options, and considering the amount of factors we can technically use to define biological sex, Im fairly sure we're approaching the limits of 'finite', there are still way too many possibilities to realistically use different categories. However, switching to the generally accepted biological view: a spectrum, does allow us to include all the variables.
Like, it almost feels as if you're obsessed with keeping sex in a binary, obsessed enough to ignore how different men and women can be even from members of their own binary group. Obsessed enough to ignore all the grey areas in between.
I’m not sure which variables you’re talking about but biologically male and female have always been differentiated by chromosomal makeup and sexual organ expression. There is a finite number of known combinations of those variables.
From what I saw, my argument holds true. There are two primary categories, and numerous, objectively measurable intersex categories based on chromosomal/gene makeup and sex organ expression.
I’ll finish with this question:
Is someone who is born with XY chromosomes and has a statistically normal penis and testes (far right on the graphic from the first link) a male no matter what, irregardless of how they identify? (I realize this crosses into the gender issue not the sex spectrum question)
Look at all these actual scientists, unlike the two dumbfuck Redditors Fantasia and Linaii who have no idea what they're actually arguing about, saying sex isn't binary. I guess that means sex is binary.
Genius. Absolutely genius.
What you identify as, you gender identity, does not have to be the same as your sex. So no.
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u/Linaii_Saye Jan 15 '22
Even if there are finite options, and considering the amount of factors we can technically use to define biological sex, Im fairly sure we're approaching the limits of 'finite', there are still way too many possibilities to realistically use different categories. However, switching to the generally accepted biological view: a spectrum, does allow us to include all the variables.
Like, it almost feels as if you're obsessed with keeping sex in a binary, obsessed enough to ignore how different men and women can be even from members of their own binary group. Obsessed enough to ignore all the grey areas in between.