Gender vs Sex

The terms "gender" and "sex" are often used interchangeably, but they have slightly different meanings.

"Sex" generally refers to the biological differences between males and females, such as differences in reproductive organs, hormones, and chromosomes. Sex is usually assigned at birth based on these biological characteristics.

"Gender," on the other hand, refers to the social and cultural roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female. Gender is not necessarily determined by one's biological sex and can vary across cultures and over time.

While the terms "gender" and "sex" are related, they are not synonymous. It is important to distinguish between these terms in order to better understand the complexity of human identity and the ways in which social and cultural factors shape our experiences.

Gender is typically understood as a social and cultural construct that encompasses a range of characteristics, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female in a particular society or culture. Therefore, being male is not solely determined by biological factors but also by cultural and social factors that vary across different contexts and time periods.

Some factors that are commonly associated with being male in many cultures and societies include physical characteristics such as a deeper voice, facial and body hair, and larger body size. Gender roles and behaviors that are often associated with being male may include being dominant, competitive, assertive, and less emotional. However, it is important to note that these characteristics and roles are not universal or fixed, and may vary greatly across different cultures and societies.

It is also important to acknowledge that gender identity, which refers to a person's internal sense of being male, female, or another gender, is not always aligned with the biological sex assigned at birth or the gender roles and expectations associated with a particular culture or society. Gender identity is a complex and deeply personal aspect of an individual's identity, and it is important to respect and support each person's right to self-identify and express their gender in a way that feels true and authentic to them.

So, a male can identify as a feminine gender. Gender identity is a deeply personal and individual experience, and it is not determined by a person's biological sex or gender assigned at birth. Some individuals may identify as male but have a feminine gender identity, and they may express themselves in ways that are typically associated with femininity. It's important to respect people's gender identities and expressions and use the pronouns and language that they prefer.

It is not our sex that determines whether we are a man or a woman, but our gender. As a transgender person, it makes me wonder if the definition of man and woman is correct. The definition of man is the male of the species. Being trans, society always make me feel like there was something wrong with me. Thinking about the dangers of HRT and reassignment, would I be doing it feel better about myself or to fit in?

Would I be doing it to "Fix" me? The conclusion I came to, for me, is that there is nothing wrong with me to fix, but the definition of man is wrong. The definition of man should be the masculine of the species NOT the male, and woman the feminine of the species. So, I was born male but by this definition, since I am feminine in nature, I would therefore already be a Woman. But still not on that society would accept.

In conclusion, I feel science is telling us we have the definition of man and woman wrong, and the sooner we start seeing each other as masculine and feminine the better off we will be.

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