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Trump's Executive Order on Gender Definitions Sparks Controversy Among Experts

President Trump's executive order limits gender definitions to male and female, drawing criticism from medical and legal experts regarding its implications.

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The executive order issued by President Trump reflects a stark disconnect from contemporary understandings of sex and gender, perpetuating a rigid binary framework that disregards the complexities of human identity as recognized by both medical and legal experts.
Trump's definition of 'male,' 'female' criticized by medical and legal experts
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The executive order to define sex strictly as male or female disregards extensive scientific research, reflecting a troubling shift towards a narrow and exclusionary understanding of gender that contradicts the experiences of many transgender individuals.
What to know about President Donald Trump’s order targeting the rights of transgender people
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The executive order signed by President Trump serves to reinforce a narrow view of gender, looking to erase the recognition of nonbinary and intersex identities while promoting a definition of sex that is not only scientifically flawed but also dismissive of the complexities of human identity.
What to know about President Donald Trump's order targeting the rights of transgender people
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Updated: Jan 23rd, 2025, 4:05 PM ET

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On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order defining gender strictly as male or female based on reproductive cells, disregarding transgender and intersex identities. This order may impact federal documents and policies, leading to concerns about federal funding for programs supporting transgender individuals. Experts argue this definition contradicts scientific understanding and could lead to significant legal challenges. The order also raises questions about its effects on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care and federal prison guidelines for transgender inmates.

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