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Gender Identity and Social Recognition

The distinction between biological sex and gender identity, with an emphasis on the cultural mediation of gender and its broader implications beyond binary biological definitions.

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Feb 5, 2026

How many sexes are there

Biologically, scientists most commonly define sex by reproductive role—who produces small, mobile gametes (sperm) and who produces large, nutrient-rich gametes (ova)—which yields two sexes, male and f...

Feb 1, 2026

Gender is defined by lived experience and social reality, not just DNA, and recognizing someone’s identity is about respect and equality, not personal attraction.

is a complex, multifactorial phenomenon shaped by biology, prenatal development, social environment and personal experience, and major scientific and medical authorities treat gender identity as disti...

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