#lgr

identity is social, not innate, even though it may correspond to our material circumstances (skin color, sex, ethnic features). but gender identity should remain entirely understood as a social construct. i do not see how it delegitimizes trans people to talk about gender identity this way, nor do i see how rejecting “subconscious sex" also delegitimizes trans activism. like this is why LGR or self-ID in law is so important. the social constructions of “man” and “woman” should absolutely be fluid and open, and all of us should have full and total rights to what we do with our bodies. the government doesn’t have the right to define or police any of us based on our reproductive capacities. absolutely! but recognition of sex both legally and cognitively is ALSO not bigoted or unnecessary. and it never will be because being female is a legitimate axi of oppression.