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Biological Determinism?

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talkingdeadscot · 08/07/2021 12:39

I'm GC, my H is TWAW, this isn't about our relationship, I'm already leaving him.

We had another discussion last night which started out about TW in women's prison. Several times he told me I'm just being a biological determinist.

For me I understand that my biology determines that I am female and that, in turn, determines my role in reproduction. It also means that certain stereotypes and expectations are 'given' to me because of my biology. It doesn't mean that I have to fulfil those expectations or act according to those stereotypes.

So what do TRA's mean the way they use this phrase? He clearly sees it as a way to tell me I'm a shit person in some way, like a gotcha but tbh I don't really understand. I know some of you will be able to help by explaining it to me. Thanks Grin

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CuriousaboutSamphire · 08/07/2021 12:53

Your H is, like many others who TWAW, a sesquipedalian.

  • uses big words that he has no idea what they mean but hopes they make him sound clever.

It rarely works.

Biological, or genetic, determinsim, is the belief that human behaviour is directly controlled by genes.

So your H, and all the other twats who throw the term around, is wrong, as having a vagina is not a behaviour, nor are genes.

Tell him to fuck off and be careful not to use words he can't explain - it makes him look and sound stupid!

EndoplasmicReticulum · 08/07/2021 12:46

I don't know what they mean either. I'm reasonably certain they're not sure. Perhaps it sounds impressive on Twitter?
I don't think it means anything, really.

TheSlayer · 08/07/2021 12:45

I expect it's a way to make naturally left leaning feminists feel they've somehow strayed into conservative gender role territory.
I actually think the feminism from the 90s onwards has a lot to answer to. After years of being saturated with female characters who could beat all the boys in a fight, younger feminists think admitting any sort of difference or weakness is antifeminist.
On a personal note I hope you feel better after your split and it goes as stress free as these things can. Flowers

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