Say The Word: Why The Term ‘Woman’ Remains Vital In Women’s Healthcare
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Say The Word: Why The Term ‘Woman’ Remains Vital In Women’s Healthcare

In an attempt to expand "inclusion," we are slowly erasing womanhood.

Hector Chapa

It is a testament to the rampant wildfire that is political correctness: “International Non-Binary People’s Day.” Yes, that is a thing. Since 2012, this day lands on the “PC calendar” as July 14th. 

As a medical professional, I must point out an obvious, if inconvenient, conflict: Human beings are sexually dimorphic — biologically male or female — with rare genetic or anatomic conditions being an exception (e.g., Swyer Syndrome, Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome). By elevating subjective feelings on gender above objective sex differences, this day reflects the broader cultural shift that values political correctness over biological facts.

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