@mollyknefel If you asked 100 random people to explain the difference between sex and gender, how many do you think would get it "right?"
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@binarybits@mollyknefel It's not just the preferences of affected community. It's also people who think critically about it ("experts").
@binarybits @mollyknefel B/c w/o distinction, the words just don't correctly capture what is actually going on.
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@sarahjeong@mollyknefel But that's different from saying it's incorrect to use them in the colloquial way. -
@binarybits@mollyknefel Not really. Incorrect colloquial appropriation of scientific and technical terms can be just that-- incorrect. -
@sarahjeong@mollyknefel In contrast to, say "electron" or "genome" which were invented by and are primarily used by technical communities. -
@binarybits I don't think it makes a difference. We cede authority over words to people who spend most time examining the words' referents. -
@binarybits & the point that's been abandoned, but is still important: obliterating the distinction = slap in the face of trans community -
@binarybits It's not a rarified concern. It's a foundational distinction for the existence of many people. -
@binarybits Heck, it's a foundational distinction for everyone's existence, but trans folk bear the burden of having to be aware of it. -
@binarybits People who misuse sex/gender haven't thought critically about the words' referents, and don't have skin in the game, either. - 2 réponses de plus
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@binarybits@mollyknefel Correct usage is often determined by a "small group." And the rest of population looks to that group for guidance. -
@binarybits@mollyknefel Like any scientific words.
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@sarahjeong So again, it's fine to say that it would be better if people drew a distinction.Merci. Twitter en tiendra compte pour améliorer votre fil. SupprimerSupprimer
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