Quote:I know that this is "mincing words", but how is gender identification determined?  The genitalia is the most basic way, and more specifically chromosomes.  "Self identity" is another thing, but how do we actually determine if something/someone is male or female?  Here is a simple way to look at it.  Since he/she "self identifies" as a female, but has male genitalia, which public restroom would he/she be allowed to use?  What about a public locker room at say a public swimming pool or a gym?

 

Good questions, but hardly unsolvable issues. According to Wikipedia, 5 U.S. cities, including San Francisco and New York, require access to public restrooms be based on a person's personal gender identity. Unisex restrooms can be found in Europe and Canada, as well as on some U.S. college campuses. As awareness and tolerance grows, this may well cease to be an issue.

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