Male Or Female? (Press, 22 January 1982)
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Summary: Male Or Female? (Press, 22 January 1982)
In a letter published in The Press on 22 January 1982, Hugh Gaw, General Secretary of the National Gay Rights Coalition, criticises an article titled "Is it your brain that makes you male or female?" which appeared on 10 January. Gaw argues that the article fails to clarify the differences between male and female and instead raises further questions. He expresses particular concern about the article's association of gender identity, gender role, and sexual preference. Gaw contends that sexual preference is largely independent of gender identity and role, noting that few homosexual individuals view themselves as belonging to the opposite sex, countering outdated notions about gender identity. He refers to Dorner's discredited theory, likening it to a historical approach that attempted to "cure" male homosexuals through testosterone injections, which simply led to increased libido rather than any genuine change in sexual orientation. Gaw's letter highlights ongoing debates around gender and sexuality, asserting that the links made in the original article are misguided.
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