Is Gender Fluidity a Logical Concept?

The question before the court is: Am I the only one who finds gender fluidity to be illogical? Richard Dawkins and Jerry Coyne have stated that sexual identity is binary and a function of genetics and biological science. However, I am not alone; many people share this view, and I will attempt to explain it to you in a straightforward manner.

Understanding Gender Fluidity

Gender fluidity refers to a person who sometimes feels like a female, sometimes a male, sometimes both, and sometimes neither. This concept is relatively simple for me to grasp - it's about a person's dynamic and variable sense of gender identity.

Common Misunderstandings

Many people don't understand gender fluidity - you're not the only one. Life doesn't conform to the ideal that everything must make sense to those around you.

Some argue that gender fluidity doesn't exist and is a mental issue. Wanting to be a different gender, acting like a different gender, and pretending to be a different gender are all valid experiences, but being born with a certain gender identity is immutable. Assuming a different gender is called gender dysphoria, and it is a recognized mental illness.

The Binary Nature of Gender

Let's consider the only thing about gender that does make sense, regardless of what some people might say. There are only two biological genders: male and female. You can determine which you are by looking at your genitalia: a penis makes you male, a vagina makes you female. End of the discussion.

Science words should not be diluted to the point of becoming meaningless. The term 'gender' is a scientific term, and it has a clear biological meaning. If you have a vagina and can get pregnant, despite any pronouncements to the contrary, you are female. If there's a penis involved, you are male.

Addressing Misconceptions

It's important to address the misconception that gender can be anything other than binary. There are efforts to come up with new terms like 'non-binary,' but these terms should be used within the context of meaningful discourse, not as a substitute for understanding the biological realities of gender.

While I respect an individual's right to identify as they see fit, I am concerned when the language of science is co-opted for political reasons. Gender is a biological term, and it should be used correctly to maintain its integrity and utility.

In conclusion, I believe in the binary nature of gender based on biological facts. If science words are to be meaningful, they must remain grounded in their original definitions. Gender is a biological concept, and we should strive to use it correctly to avoid confusion and misunderstanding.