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Experts Urge Inclusive Sex Definitions Amid Trump's Order

2/23/2025

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Sex is a multifaceted concept shaped by genetics, environment, and development, challenging the simplistic male-female binary. President Trump's executive order, which narrowly defines sex based on reproductive cells, risks marginalizing intersex individuals and those with genetic differences. Experts call for inclusive definitions that honor the rich tapestry of human biology and promote understanding.

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Sex is a multifaceted concept shaped by genetics, environment, and development, challenging the simplistic male-female binary. President Trump's executive order, which narrowly defines sex based on reproductive cells, risks marginalizing intersex individuals and those with genetic differences. Experts call for inclusive definitions that honor the rich tapestry of human biology and promote understanding.