Beyond the Binary: A Research-Based Analysis of the Executive Order on Gender Definitions
The executive order claims that sex is an immutable binary of male and female. However, as discussed during the webinar, decades of scientific research and legal precedent provide a more complex and evidence-based understanding of sex and gender.
🔬 The Science: Understanding Biological Diversity
Host Dr. Kimberly Paul, a genetics expert and professor at Clemson University, provided an overview of the scientific inaccuracies within the executive order:
Biological sex is not strictly binary – Intersex conditions, genetic variations (e.g., XXY, XYY, Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome), and neurological research demonstrate that sex development exists along a spectrum, influenced by genetics, hormones, and environmental factors.
Scientific evidence contradicts the order’s claims – Peer-reviewed research in endocrinology, genetics, and neuroscience confirms that gender identity has a biological basis, further challenging the EO’s premise.
📢 What Can Communities Do? Evidence-Based Advocacy & Education
As a nonpartisan research organization, Just Humans focuses on public education and research-driven insights. Our webinar concluded with expert recommendations for those seeking to stay informed:
✔️ Engage with fact-based resources – Stay informed with peer-reviewed science and legal analyses.
✔️ Share accurate information – Challenge misinformation by directing people to credible sources.
✔️ Support affected communities – Amplify scientific and legal findings to ensure that conversations remain grounded in fact.
📖 For a full breakdown of our research and findings, review our blog post on the Executive Order here: https://www.advocacyqplus.org/advocacy-in-action/president-trump-executive-order
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