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(I'm just trying to learn. No hidden mockery in this and this is no gotcha bs aimed at t women. I'm NOT transphobic. Just saw this in a debate and wanted to know other people's thoughts)

I just want to know:

  1. Is this factually correct?
  2. If it is, does it matter? Why or why not?
  3. How would you logically respond to this?
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[–] dangling_cat@piefed.blahaj.zone 16 points 1 day ago (3 children)

It’s extremely hairy to define biological sex. Whoever wants to argue has a middle school level understanding of biology and completely ignores the science.

See gender spectrum chart

[–] davel@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 day ago

It’s extremely hairy to define biological sex.

Doubly so after puberty.

So transgender or gender fluid people are those that fall in the intersex spectrum exclusively? Or can a typical male with typical internal and external genital structures, and typical male hormones and male secondary characteristics identify as a gender other than male?

[–] Karl@literature.cafe -2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It’s extremely hairy to define biological sex.

Ermm.. What is that sentence dude?

[–] otp@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

In this context, "hairy" can mean "tricky" or "difficult".

[–] Karl@literature.cafe 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)