You could stand to be a bit more thoughtful, and measured. Just sayin'. You really haven't made an argument beyond 'zomg you're wrong'. If you have a point, a real point...I'm done waiting for it.

It's an identity group. Being thoughtful is not the same as being serious, but there's nothing wrong with either.

It's a framework for thinking about and discussing questions of identity. It's not reserved for any particular group.

We all want a say in determining our identity, whether it's born or chosen.
But, ok, sweetie. Gotcha. I see where you're coming from.

Perhaps you should attempt to address this 'lame opinion' rather than making an ad hominem attack.

What, me? No, I just have an opinion, and I'm not afraid to use it.

Well...I'm not on a good path yet, but it's encouraging, reading people's stories here.

For what it's worth, I can completely relate to this. I hope the Prozac helps you. Good luck!

Because it's cultural appropriation. Like Columbus landing and saying 'this is mine, and this, and this'. Bogarting the land and the 'native' identity; at best, trading it for a few shiny beads.

They don't appreciate who, or what we are, they just want our stuff.

I've been working for nonprofits for the past 16 years. I'd dropped out of college a year and a half in. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, but I wanted to make a difference, I wanted to be of service...

I did a summer program with a union. After, I found a job working as an organizer in a place that had a steady…

'Porny Spice' is my name.
Anise is my game.

...I really need to work on my cocktail party conversation.

I use the internet on the toilet so often, I consider it a 'social media platform'.

Interesting. If you don't mind; what are the five aspects?

I don't know the role of chromosomes in this. I will go Google. Thank you!

They grow up fast, don't they.

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That's helpful information, except for the last bit where you tried to shame me for attempting to educate myself. (If it was for something other than that, and it was in how I phrased the question, or something context-related that I may not be picking up on — I'd like to know, so I can do better in the future; tell…

Thank you. Very helpful.

I do see your point in the general sense. I've found myself thinking that often.

Someone please help me come up to speed on this - I thought that male/female referred to gender, whereas man/woman boy/girl referred to physical attributes? Is that outmoded, or was that never a thing, or, or, or...?