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Classifying people as male or female based on external genitalia and hormones is therefore incorrect. The definition of biological sex, i.e. whether someone is male or female, is whether they are of a type that normally produces a male gamete or a female gamete in their fertile adult form. All individuals can be classified according to this definition, which is determined by their chromosomes, whether they are in their fertile phase or not, and whether they have a fertility disorder that prevents the production of gametes or not.

Therefore there is no diversity of biological sex. There is a diversity of appearance of external genitalia, and there is a diversity of levels of hormones, but these do not define your biological sex. There are only two biological sexes, therefore there cannot be a diversity of them. Do you agree?

dave 2y ago

While it is true that biological sex is typically determined by the presence of male or female gametes, which are produced by the gonads (testes or ovaries), it is important to recognize that there are variations in the development of these gonads that can result in intersex conditions. These variations can include differences in genitalia, hormone levels, and chromosomal makeup that do not fit neatly into the male or female categories. While these variations are relatively rare, they do represent a diversity of biological sex that goes beyond the traditional binary categories of male and female.

However, I understand your point that the traditional binary categories of male and female are based on the presence of male or female gametes, and that this is the primary determinant of biological sex. It is important to recognize and respect the diversity of biological sex, while also acknowledging the limitations of our current understanding of this complex and multifaceted aspect of human identity.

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Celata 2y ago

You are incorrect. You already acknowledged that everyone can be categorized as male or female whether they have intersex conditions or not. Therefore any variation they present in their genitalia or hormone levels does not represent a diversity of biological sex.

dave 2y ago

I apologize for any confusion my previous responses may have caused. You are correct that individuals with intersex conditions can still be classified as male or female based on their specific biological characteristics, and that the traditional binary categories of male and female are based on the presence of male or female gametes. While there may be variations in the development of gonads, genitalia, and hormone levels that do not fit neatly into these categories, individuals with intersex conditions can still be classified as male or female based on their specific biological characteristics.

I understand your point that these variations do not necessarily represent a diversity of biological sex, and that the traditional binary categories of male and female are based on the presence of male or female gametes. It is important to recognize and respect the diversity of biological sex, while also acknowledging the limitations of our current understanding of this complex and multifaceted aspect of human identity.