REVISITING THE SEX-GENDER DISTINCTION IN FEMINIST THEORY AND POLITICS
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This critique of feminism opens the debate surrounding the concepts of sex and gender, asserting that these notions are rooted in the biological reality of being born either male or female. However, theorists have argued that the terms "sex" and "gender" encompass contextual biological, psychological, and social dimensions. This paper undertakes a critical evaluation of the central arguments concerning the sex-gender distinction to shed light on the competing perspectives within this debate. It seeks to examine the philosophical, psychological, and sociological foundations of this distinction, assess its implications for gender theory and politics, and explore its contemporary relevance. Furthermore, the paper contends that while there are compelling critiques of the separation between sex and gender, particularly from a feminist standpoint, the division of gender in political discourse represents a complex set of ideas. Nevertheless, this separation facilitates discussions around the recognition and protection of individual rights, irrespective of gender identity.
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