I will argue that science seems to be coming down on the side of trans gender identity being biologically based but still inconclusive.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @arwen_king
Nevertheless on an ethical level, we should go with simple liberal approaches which also take into account the practicalities & realities.
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Treat trans people with dignity & respect. Oppose authoritarians trying to force others to accept their views, ignore pretentious ideologues
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Accept that in most areas of life, trans people can just be treated as individuals as they go about doing things which are not gendered.
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In some areas, they're in a class of their own & ways need to be worked out to give them access to things w/out disadvantaging everyone else
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I look forward to reading your piece. It is true that every decision involves real human beings and of course humanity should always prevail
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But it becomes very difficult to even have the discussion if the biological distinctions are being erased from the lexicon.
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The implications are far reaching as i'm sure you are aware and I'm not sure it will be easy to do what you suggest as what is sought is a
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full and unconditional acknowledgement of inclusion.
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By some, yes. Others insist on absolute exclusion. Most of us value freedom & fairness & want to find a way to make it work for everybody.
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