hermaphrodism and homosexuality are different though, very different. The idea of gay as "hard wired" makes difficult the survival of those genes because of their breeding habits. Hermaphrodism is chromosomal, it is a physical presence of both male and female genetic info. It is closer to a "disorder" and likely to occur in many life forms.
I think the debate needs to be framed properly.
Genius is not a disorder, it is a state of being influenced by biology.
I would call Einstein, newton and others that fucking smart not normal, and therefore say that some malformity caused their excess intelligence.
A disorder has problematic implications especially here. There is a disorder for everyone not normal? I don't buy it, a disorder is a derogatory and unnecessary title.
I will give you this, it is a word that in the vernacular certainly has negative connotations. But it can certainly be used properly in describing anything outside the norm, and does not preclude beneficial disorders.
It is just a matter of sensitivity really and PC terms sound even worse many times. It is a preference, a sexuality and I just see it as a difference. Leave it at that.
You started this line of thought. I understand your position, but you have failed to offer an alternative to the problem you think you have found.
How about homosexual? it's honest, concise, and non offensive.
True, the reason one needs to go further is to advocate for expanded (all the way to equal) rights for homosexuals.
To me the bolded is the triumph of the tyranny of the Normal.
A consequence of the tyranny of the Normal (as showcased by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuals) is that outliers are deemed Not Normal and outside the proper service area. Genius is now getting the same treatment: "fix it!" I have heard case studies supporting what i say. By disenfranchising the outliers and defining them as pathology, we are stalling Evolution in its tracks.
my lesbian friends sure don't seem disabled, and i'll wager you a week worth of your subway wages that you can not point to trisomy 21's equivalent for homosexuality instead of down's.
will you just look at that
I will cut you. Cut you so very deep. But I will do it with love.
I would argue that being left handed is almost a disability. Ever talk to the left handed kids at school, a school designed for right handed kids.
Your position is that being left handed is a malformation?
you are retarded
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