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andrewducker ([personal profile] andrewducker) wrote2007-05-03 11:28 pm

Gender Stereotypes

Following conversations with [livejournal.com profile] surliminal and [livejournal.com profile] coalescent

[Poll #978223]

The Universe does not have to keep a straight face

[identity profile] purpletigron.livejournal.com 2007-05-04 07:52 am (UTC)(link)
I abhor language which obfusticates reality. Gender as a synonym for sex is at best, sloppy thinking, and at worst, prudishness.

genetic sex =/= phenotypical sex =/= sexual intercourse =/= sexuality =/= social gender

None of these concepts are binary.