Nebraska governor Jim Pillen, a Republican not noted as a women’s rights supporter, yesterday issued an executive order “defining” males and females and the attributes thereof. The anti-transgender political grandstanding offers fusty explanations of the sexes–men are “bigger, stronger and faster” on average–in pursuit of Rowling-esque calls for sexual segregation (and even echoing her ostensibly feminist rationales) and not a lot else.
The order declares that, in matters of the state, the “biological differences between the sexes are enduring” and that the “sex” of a person will be defined by the gender designated at birth. In addition to specifically noting how boy, girl, man, and woman will be defined, the order also includes biological descriptions. …
“It is common sense that men do not belong in women’s only spaces,” Pillen said in the news release. “As Governor, it is my duty to protect our kids and women’s athletics, which means providing single-sex spaces for women’s sports, bathrooms, and changing rooms.”
The reaction, at least from Democrats, is to point out that if it were enforced, the likely outcome would be Nebraska losing federal funding for womens’ shelters.
“Today Governor Pillen, famous women’s rights supporter, signed this offensive and ridiculous proclamation establishing a “Women’s Bill of Rights.” He should try saying this stuff to my face then we would see who’s got what biological advantage,” wrote State Senator Megan Hunt on Twitter.
Out of all of the problems we have, this joker decided this made up one was actually worth his energy and effort. What a fucking stupid time to be alive.
Strange how this tiny dick energy law says nothing about intelligence…
it’s even more controversial to discuss the three percent IQ difference in (average) intelligence between men and women.
For example, see how this comment will be downvoted, even if it is true.For example, see how this comment will be downvoted, even if it is true.
Yeah doesn’t it really suck when people use some arbitrary point system to indicate that you don’t quite measure up to others?
Yeah doesn’t it really suck when people use some arbitrary point system to indicate that you don’t quite measure up to others?
I like it in here. I like Lemmy. I like being sometimes upvoted or even I like being downvoted because I can understand
whywhat people think. Sometimes it will make me change my mind or at least re-think (reconsider). Sometimes I know I will be down devoted and I post anyway just because I want the conversation to rise (to move) in some direction.
For me it’s no more arbitrary than when talking with someone and seeing if they smile or if they frown.P.S. : my previous comment in this tread was :
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it’s even more controversial to discuss the three percent IQ difference in (average) intelligence between men and women. For example, see how this comment will be downvoted, even if it is true.
Google the words “gender bias”. I’ll wait.
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Google the words “gender bias”. I’ll wait.
Sexism (as defined below) is bad.
Sexism
Sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on one’s sex or gender. Sexism can affect anyone, but it primarily affects women and girls.[1] It has been linked to gender roles and stereotypes,[2][3] and may include the belief that one sex or gender is intrinsically superior to another.[4] Extreme sexism may foster sexual harassment, rape, and other forms of sexual violence.[5][6] Discrimination in this context is defined as discrimination toward people based on their gender identity[7] or their gender or sex differences.[8] An example of this is workplace inequality.[8] Sexism may arise from social or cultural customs and norms.
Nevertheless I stand by what I wrote above.
What’s your point ?P.S. : My previous comment was :
it’s even more controversial to discuss the three percent IQ difference in (average) intelligence between men and women. For example, see how this comment will be downvoted, even if it is true.
According to chat gpt:
Are there instances of someone being born “female” but their reproductive system is not developed to produce ova?
Yes, there are instances where individuals are born with female external genitalia but do not have fully developed reproductive systems to produce ova. This condition is known as Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, or simply MRKH. In MRKH syndrome, individuals typically have a vagina and external female genitalia but may lack a functional uterus and, in some cases, may not have fully developed ovaries. As a result, they may not be able to conceive children naturally.
This condition highlights the complexity of human biology and serves as an example of how one’s biological sex may not always align with traditional expectations. It reinforces the importance of recognizing that individuals’ experiences of their own bodies can vary widely and that gender identity and biological sex are not always perfectly congruent.
Furthermore, there are several other medical conditions and intersex variations that challenge the idea that biology alone can definitively determine one’s gender identity. Here are a few examples:
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH): CAH is a group of genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands, leading to variations in hormone production. In some cases, individuals with CAH may have external genitalia that do not align with typical male or female appearance.
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Swyer Syndrome: Swyer syndrome is a condition where individuals are born with XY chromosomes but have non-functional testes and develop typically female external genitalia. This condition highlights the importance of chromosomes not being the sole determinant of gender identity.
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5-alpha-reductase deficiency: This condition can result in individuals born with male chromosomes but ambiguous or female external genitalia due to a deficiency in the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into its active form.
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Klinefelter Syndrome: Individuals with Klinefelter syndrome have an extra X chromosome (XXY), which can lead to variations in physical development, including less masculine secondary sexual characteristics.
These conditions, among others, demonstrate that biological sex is not always straightforward and that it doesn’t always align with an individual’s gender identity. They emphasize the importance of considering multiple factors, including an individual’s own understanding of their gender, when discussing matters related to gender and sex.
ChatGPT is not a knowledge source and should not be treated as one. It’s trained to be a creative, context sensitive writer. You can equally make it produce a text that denies that.
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What tiny dick energy
Edit: “Any man who must say ‘I am the King’ is no true King.”
Almost as if all anti trans bigotry is based in misogyny
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Don’t insult clowns like that
Yeah, clowns at least have a useful job, amusing/terrifying small children.
That guy definitely watches trans porn daily.
I feel like this is shortsighted. Instead, legislation should be in place to add another category so that there is a space for sex and gender. Not that I would expect such based actions from this dude.
I know males are on average stronger than females, but I have yet to meet a trans girl who I couldn’t beat in a physical challenge. I’m under average height, don’t work out, and I don’t have genes that give me muscular advantage, but in every physical challenge thus far, they came first.
I know this is probably a joke comment, but you’ve got me intrigued - how many trans girls do you know and how often do you compete if physical challenges? Are they of the Double Dare variety or are they more Olympic in nature? Do you allow them to train an come back for a rematch?
The first paragraph is sincere, the second is the joke.
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Guess no one in that state has met Starla. Nobody thinks I’m a failure because I go home to her at night.
There is a missing “on average” in the title of this headline, which completely negates the oniony part of the sentence.
This bill did not say that men were exclusively bigger, stronger, and faster, or that women weren’t. It just said that, on average, they are, which is true.
Why that is in an executive order, honestly, there is no good reason for it, but the principle is still the same: lying by omission is still lying, especially in a culture where people only read headlines.
It’s about transgender athletes, I’m guessing.
Why that is in an executive order, honestly, there is no good reason for it,
You got it right here but nevertheless missed the point pretty hard. What he said and how he said isn’t the point of the article: what he did and why he did it is what is newsworthy.
issued an executive order “defining” males and females and the attributes thereof.
Uh, no, that’s not your job.
I guess intersex people also don’t exist good job loser governor
He knows they exist, he just hates them just as much as trans people.
Me who can’t do a single pull-up: I guess I’m a woman now?
I have no upper body strength at all. Never been able to do a pull-up, can only do about five push-ups. Even when I was a kid, I could barely handle the monkey bars. My daughter has inherited it from me. She has trouble with metal doors you have to push to exit a building. So I guess I’m bigger, stronger and faster than a 13-year-old?
