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Certainly, I understand that gender’s definition can vary based on social context. In my view, rigid gender norms often lack significant social utility. People should be free to embrace their preferred gender identity without causing harm to others. It’s primarily a matter of personal preference.

As for myself, my inclination towards a particular gender might stem from my upbringing in a highly traditional and authoritarian household with strict gender roles. Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian environment influenced my perspective. I sometimes ponder if the existence of transgender individuals is more pronounced in societies where rigid gender roles are enforced. I wonder if, with increasing acceptance of non-binary and agender people, this could become a matter of personal preference rather than a highly relevant societal concept.

I see no issue with rooting your gender in your sex, and if that provides you a sense of simplicity overall, that's honestly good. It's a very physicalist, embodied view of reality, which I can actually appreciate.

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river 2y ago

But I agree that gender on its own doesn’t really have much social utility, especially if it’s increasingly arbitrary. I think any attachment to gender is in response to my upbringing, and less to do with a rational assessment.

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