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Originally Posted by wave46
So, I might make the incorrect assumption that Elliot Page is a woman based on female physical characteristics. But he's not.
This is correct, right?
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You've got the definitions, yep. There are some instances where sex is important (such as medically). But since most of us aren't doctors at a medical consultation, gender is generally what's most useful.
A good example is if you go to meet a trans guy at a restaurant. Elliot Page isn't a great example because he's early in transition. Let's take Men's Health coverboy Aydian Dowling:
If you go to the server at the entrance and say "I'm meeting a woman in a blue shirt", you won't get far. You've identified the correct sex (medical characteristics), but the incorrect gender (social identification).