Scientific Reality vs. Gender Identity Based on Feelings
❖ Observation and Objective Reality
Based on observation, there are two primary types of variables used to assess and measure human traits:
◈ Observed Variables: These are attributes that can be directly seen and measured, such as age, height, or complexion.
◈ Latent Variables: These are characteristics that cannot be directly observed, but are inferred through specific indicators, such as intelligence (measured through IQ tests) or academic ability (reflected in examination scores).
❖ Is Gender an Observed or Latent Variable?
A critical question arises: Which category does gender fall into?
➊ If gender is considered an observed variable, then there is no logical basis to regard it as merely a “feeling.” According to medical science, gender can be clearly observed and diagnosed, whether visibly or through medical reports.
➋ Even if gender were to be classified as a latent variable, personal feelings cannot be made the basis of law, as social principles and legal systems are founded upon observable realities, not individual perceptions.
❖ Why Feelings Cannot Be the Basis of Legal Recognition
Important decisions across the world are never made solely on the basis of feelings:
✔ Education: A student is not deemed competent based on their “feelings” of intelligence, but rather on grades and academic performance.
✔ Sports: In cricket, a player’s runs and average determine their selection, not their personal belief in being the best batsman.
✔ Poverty: Governments assess poverty based on income and economic indicators, not an individual’s claim of “feeling poor.”
✔ Health: Hospitals do not admit someone just because they say, “I feel sick.” Medical symptoms and diagnosis are required.
❖ Social Norms and Responsibilities
If gender were to be accepted entirely as a subjective feeling, it would severely impact social laws, order, and responsibility. In societies where rights and duties are tied to gender, decisions cannot be made on unscientific or emotional grounds.
Centuries of human experience affirm that gender classification based on physical organs proves accurate in 99.98% of cases. If someone wishes to challenge this criterion, it is their responsibility to provide evidence, rather than compelling the entire society to alter its laws based on their personal feelings.
