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Many societies have long recognized more than 2 genders

While most Western societies only recognize two genders (man and woman), civilizations on almost every continent, and for ‘all of recorded history’ have recognized that these are not the only possibilities. Check out the map on the PBS website to … Continue reading

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Stereotypic sex roles penetrate scientific literature

Stereotypic sex roles penetrate scientific literature | I, Science. Saw this blog post on how stereotypes about gender roles in society may have influenced language used in the sexual conflict literature. I guess I’m not convinced it’s all about stereotypes, … Continue reading

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