I acknowledge that the theoretical distinction between sex and gender is not universally accepted, but I think the distinction is incredibly useful. I’m talking about physical causes of gender roles, and it’s essentially impossible to deny that they exist. The fact that “able to get pregnant” != “woman” is irrelevant to my argument—and I reject any assertion that the exceptions deserve the negative moral judgments that society places on them.
If some feminists would like to totally ignore physical facts, I assert their political tactics are likely to be ineffective. In terms of outreach, acknowledging physical facts and dismissing their relevance is more effective than denying the physical facts exist.
I acknowledge that the theoretical distinction between sex and gender is not universally accepted, but I think the distinction is incredibly useful. I’m talking about physical causes of gender roles, and it’s essentially impossible to deny that they exist. The fact that “able to get pregnant” != “woman” is irrelevant to my argument—and I reject any assertion that the exceptions deserve the negative moral judgments that society places on them.
If some feminists would like to totally ignore physical facts, I assert their political tactics are likely to be ineffective. In terms of outreach, acknowledging physical facts and dismissing their relevance is more effective than denying the physical facts exist.