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Exploring Gender: Beyond the Binary, Sorites Paradox, Fuzzy Logic, and Multidimensional Model
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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
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Xu,C. (2023). Exploring Gender: Beyond the Binary, Sorites Paradox, Fuzzy Logic, and Multidimensional Model. Communications in Humanities Research,18,205-209.
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