THE VOTE

A staff editorial is an opinion piece crafted by a single writer and voted on by the entire staff of the NW Passage. It is not an unbiased news article, but an opinion piece tackling a major issue. Here is how the NW Passage voted on this editorial.

Gender Vs. Sex

There are only three sexes; male, female and intersex. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the idea of biological sex applies to reproductive organs and genitals. Sex is what is given at birth. It also applies to genetic makeup, hormones and chromosomes.

Gender is more complicated. WHO defines gender as a social construct. Gender applies to the characteristics and roles associated with being a woman or man.

Getting the terms right

Transgender

An indivdual whose gender does not reflect their biological sex

Trans Gen Der Cis Gen Der Non Bi Na Ry

Cisgender Nonbinary

Individuals who identify with their biological sex

Individuals who do not identify with gender, choosing where they fit best on the spectrum

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