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TommyT139

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8. A worthy topic for discussion

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Fri Jun 20, 2025, 02:48 AM

Jun 20

...but the original post was about women (and I suppose men), not what constitutes markers of sex.

But to the chromosome chat, I suggest that other factors play in, like hormones, the interplay of chromosomes and hormones on the body's development, and so on. My chromosomes might be XX, although I've never had them tested, but I guarantee you would not think I belong in the women's restroom.

Anyway, if the Trumpists get their way, presumed chromosomal sex will be the determiner, so to me that's reason alone to look for a more nuanced perspective.

They really seem obsessed with the topic, when really one's chromosomes don't really impact daily life much at all, for the vast majority of people anyway.

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Please people if someone asks you "What is a woman" the answer is a person who identifies [View all] Maraya1969 Jun 20 OP

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It's more complicated than chromosomes TommyT139 Jun 20 #2

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There is not. There are other combination other than XX and XY. Educate yourself NoRethugFriends Jun 20 #4

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A worthy topic for discussion TommyT139 Jun 20 #8

No. There are many other options besides XX/XY, and genotype is not phenotype. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 20 #5

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NOTHING is determinative of gender or "male/female"'and that's the point WhiskeyGrinder Jun 20 #11

all I know is Skittles Jun 20 #9

And here I thought the correct answer to that question was misanthrope Jun 20 #10

Scientific American has a good article on this topic: LastDemocratInSC Jun 20 #12

That article is fantastic. Is there a way to share it without the link? GaYellowDawg Jun 20 #19

I don't know the answer to your question. LastDemocratInSC Jun 20 #20

A followup ... LastDemocratInSC Jun 20 #21

Check your library databases Iris Jun 20 #29

A person asks that, ask them first to define the word man Walleye Jun 20 #13

I don't care how people identify and what their reasons are. Irish_Dem Jun 20 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 20 #22

I think Tim Walz said it best: In Minnesota we mind our own damn business. Irish_Dem Jun 20 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 20 #24

I think Walz handled it the best. Irish_Dem Jun 20 #25

I believe gender, sexual or biological identity don't always align perfectly, so, that's what I say I believe. RoeVWade Jun 20 #15

My answer? Ferryboat Jun 20 #16

The question " what is a woman " is incorrect dweller Jun 20 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jun 20 #18

One should answer: "What is a closeminded bigot? I'm talking to one!" DSandra Jun 20 #26

This should be said louder. POLICING WOMANHOOD is the primary objective Maru Kitteh Jun 20 #31

Anyone asking probably really doesn't want an answer. I would just say mind your fucking business. tulipsandroses Jun 20 #27

Right there with you. MorbidButterflyTat Jun 21 #33

If someone asks me this question DenaliDemocrat Jun 20 #28

I can't imagine that question coming up in my world. Fla_Democrat Jun 20 #30

You be you.... KentuckyWoman Jun 21 #32