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Beyond XX and XY: The Extraordinary Complexity of Sex Determination (www.scientificamerican.com)
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I believe the problem is never showing evidence, but that the evidence is overwhelming. I could explain the general idea and, maybe, one or two specifics. People that use the XX/XY binary argument wouldn’t be able to explain either, but it’s usually only used because it conforms to a bias. And we are only talking about humans here. Language would implode if we tried to maintain convenient binaries and still back it up with science.

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[–] Vodulas@beehaw.org 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

No need to use a slur. Say careless or misremembering instead.

[–] muntedcrocodile@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I should have the right to refer to myself however i want. Insert the same argument about bodily self autonomy here.

[–] Vodulas@beehaw.org 4 points 2 months ago

This is not the same. This is like shouting a slur on a bus. Even if you aimed it at yourself, it can still cause harm to those around you.