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Exploring Gender: Beyond the Binary, Sorites Paradox, Fuzzy Logic, and Multidimensional Model

Chang XuSayre School*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

The study of gender frequently employs a conventional binary framework to examine this subject matter. In recent years, there has been an increasing recognition of new gender identities beyond the traditional binary system. This study employs a literature review method to establish a comprehensive understanding of the concept of gender. Additionally, it endeavors to ascertain the number of genders by employing fuzzy logic and Sorites Paradox as analytical frameworks. As a result, greater examination of this method gives rise to ethical considerations, such as the justifiability of categorizing particular features as feminine or assigning a value to their degree of femininity. To effectively tackle this issue, the author has put up an alternative framework that acknowledges the intricate and multifaceted aspects of gender, so offering a fresh lens through which to comprehend gender dynamics.

Keywords: gender identity; genderqueer; Sorites Paradox; fuzzy logic
Published: December 7, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/18/20231163
Volume: CHR Vol.18
pp. 205-209
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