The science behind gender identity and sexual orientation
Not a Choice
Why protections based on "sex" in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are inclusive of LGBTQ+ individuals...
It's biology...
Chromosomes
Genetics
Sex chromosomes are not limited to pairs of 2 (XX female or XY male). There may be only 1 - a single X; or there may be up to 5 or more: XXY, XYY, XXXXY...
Continuum
Brain Structure
Certain brain structures develop on a male - female continuum. Almost no-one has all fully male or all fully female brain development.
Differentiation
Fetal Development
Fetal hormones, drugs, chemicals, or environmental toxins drive sexual differentiation.
Brain Biology
Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Gender identity and sexual orientation are set in the biology of the brain structure during fetal development. Neither is a choice.
Research is ongoing.
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