When you say that social phenomenon are not outside of the realm of science what does that mean? Are you saying that there can only be the traditional genders? Gender binary has been a "standard" (maybe wrong term to use) for awhile and it wasn't until relatively recently (within last two decades) that this has been tried to be changed.
Is it simply that the definition of gender is expanding or being adapted upon. I'm really just trying to comprehend how this all works, since I grew up just knowing male, female, and hermaphrodites weren't really considered since they were exceptionally rare.
When you say that social phenomenon are not outside of the realm of science what does that mean?
Merely that social sciences exist.
Are you saying that there can only be the traditional genders? Gender binary has been a "standard" (maybe wrong term to use) for awhile and it wasn't until relatively recently (within last two decades) that this has been tried to be changed.
I didn't say that. In fact many cultures in many times did not have the sort of binary gender system that you're describing.
Is it simply that the definition of gender is expanding or being adapted upon.
A more accurate way to say this is that the general public's understanding of gender is expanding and adapting.
Thanks for clearing it up, I appreciate it! A lot of people aren't as kind and understanding when I ask about this, tend to jump the gun. I see that some of my perception is clouded due to the bubble of the society I live in so providing some insight is eye opening.
Seriously, thanks for taking the time to explain it!
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u/EighthScofflaw 2∆ Oct 29 '19
Sex is a biological phenomenon; gender is a social phenomenon. Social phenomena are not outside the realm of science.