The first thing she said that really blew my mind was that there are seven things that make up someone’s biological sex. I knew gender was a spectrum, but I have no idea that sex was, too. I was taught that it was the simplest thing out there. Female and male. Boom, end of conversation. Biological Sex (2:23-2:49)
Important: sex ≠ gender
I started writing this blog post a while ago, planning to talk about gender dysphoria, until I realized Emily needed her own spotlight. She is an exceptional speaker doing important work. The myth that sex = gender is extremely harmful, especially to transgender people who know that’s not true. I hope this made you think. Further Research"Sex, Gender, and Why the Differences Matter," Jennifer Tseng (AMA Journal of Ethics) investigates how sex and gender influence doctors and patients on every level.
"Of mice, men and women: Making research more inclusive," Krista Conger (Stanford Medicine) follows a study trying to learn how a person's sex and gender influence their health and reaction to treatment. Fascinating. "Sex and Gender Identity," Planned Parenthood. Quoted above.
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