Sex.
The title Sex is taken from the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 section 1.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A SINGLE WORD
In the beginning was the word. Words trigger discussion. A singular word with eternal importance often depicted as an action (sexual activity) rather than a determination (determine the sex of). The sex question has been asked since 1801.
WHY SEX?
Sex and gender are terms used interchangeably but they are two different concepts. For most people sex and gender are the same. Only for the few it is not. A woman is by definition an adult human female, not a subjective inner feeling. Sex is being erased as a distinct biological and political class.
Adam and Eve in Paradise 1650s. David Teniers the Younger Flemish.
WHAT LAW IS ON THE WALL?
The legal context in this act showcases the significance of the word sex in a piece of legislation, sealed by Her Majesty with the royal stamp.
Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919. 1 Removal of disqualification on grounds of sex. A person shall not be disqualified by sex or marriage from the exercise of any public function, or from being appointed to or holding any civil or judicial office or post, or from entering or assuming or carrying on any civil profession or vocation, or for admission to any incorporated society (whether incorporated by Royal Charter or otherwise).
THE ACT THAT ENABLED WOMEN TO HOLD PUBLIC OFFICE.
The law enshrined the right fought for by females oppressed by the dominant male led society. There are few things that are certain in life and females fought to be on equal ground as one of two.
“Let me be myself then I am satisfied. I know that I am a woman, a woman with inward strength and plenty of courage.”
THE THREAT TO SEX
Sex is biologically determined and gender identity is an own personal choice however they can not define their assigned sex at birth or can they differ from it. We are one of two, male or female we are not one of the many identity theories that are gender expressions.
FACTS V OPINIONS
In Bostock v. Clayton County, 590 U.S. ___ (2020), the Supreme Court held that Title VII’s prohibition on discrimination “because of . . . sex” covers discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation.
WHY IS SEX IMPORTANT IN 2021 AN BEYOND?
What is your sex? Select either “Female” or “Male”. Sex is a core demographic variable, of fundamental importance for a range of census users providing vital information for national and local population statistics.
SEX MATTERS
We celebrate the two main categories that highlight how humans are different on the basis of their reproductive functions. Sex is an important biological variable. The terms sex and gender should not be used interchangeably. Sex is dichotomous.
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon 1907- Pablo Picasso.
GENDER DYSPHORIA
The increase in gender dysphoria amongst primary school children is particularly alarming with an increase from 2 cases a week to 50 cases a week within a decade.
SEX VS GENDER- BATTLE?
Gender: Gender can be defined by the individuals reference to his or hers social and cultural differences rather than biological ones. There are over a hundred recognised genders and many identities that do not correspond to established ideas of male and female. Where sex can only be male or female anyone is to be able to self identify as one of these many identities.
HETERONORMATIVITY
Is the belief that heterosexuality is the default, preferred, or normal mode of sexual orientation. It assumes the gender binary (i.e., that there are only two distinct, opposite genders) and that sexual and marital relations are most fitting between people of opposite sex.
INTERACTIVE ART THAT SPARKS DISCUSSION
This is an on going, interactive artwork to keep people engaged with the law and the discussion that comes from it.
MINISTERIAL AND OTHER MATERNITY ALLOWANCES BILL
This bill has cleared the House of Commons after receiving an unopposed third reading.
MPs have voted to give ministers formal paid maternity leave for the first time, hailed as an “important and long overdue change”. However the language of the bill which refers to a person rather than a woman has come under severe criticism.
It will now undergo further scrutiny in the House of Lords.
WHATS NEXT?
Sex in Ancient Rome.
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