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I see the "non-binary" concept as the result of people holding the belief that being a woman or a man isn't about one's sex, but this supposed inner feeling of
by greenbadger 2y ago
I see the "non-binary" concept as the result of people holding the belief that being a woman or a man isn't about one's sex, but this supposed inner feeling of "gender identity" that, as discussed above, can't really be explained or understood except by reference to sex stereotypes. It's the identity of the gap left between both these exaggerations of masculinity and femininity.
That's also why calling oneself "non-binary" is most prevalent amongst the youngest generation as so many of them were taught the ideology of "gender identity" as if it's fact, and internalized this.
> So in that sense, it's not either: You are a woman because of biology, therefore you are (stereotypes) or the alternative you mentioned: You are (stereotypes) therefore you are a woman, but instead: I am a woman (as I define it for myself) and would like to be treated as such by the world (ie. using preferred pronouns).
That makes even less sense. If, by this redefinition, being a woman or a man isn't about material biological reality (sex), or about identifying with a set of sexist stereotypes, then there's literally nothing left but an empty declaration. It renders the categories of woman and man entirely meaningless.
> The point is not to sneak into women's spaces, the point is that this is how they feel about themselves. They want to be a woman in every space.
This just shows even more so that "gender identity" is being used as a flimsy excuse by males demanding access to female spaces. It is apparently meaningless and undefinable, but also supposedly crucial enough to trash all safeguarding policies and principles.
- spencerflem 2y agofwiw, I actually agree with you re: non-binary for your 2nd point - I don't think it's about _sexist_ stereotypes, but it Is about communicating yourself to society, which has certain ideas. For something less charged than gender, say you call yourself a "hippie" or a "conservative" or a "goth" or a "hacker" or anything else. This immediately evokes associations with other people (stereotypes) that are - to some degree but not completely - correct which is why you chose to use that word to describe yourself. This is just how communicating _any_ identity works, I don't think gender is inherently different in any way other than society cares about it a lot more. & For your last point: I really think you're super hung up on this spaces thing. None of my trans friends says this is why they did it. They just want to feel comfortable. I clarified in my last post why I think that this is the wrong take, but honestly, if you're OK with using people's preferred pronouns, don't want to ban HRT, etc., I'm OK agreeing to disagree on this