gender is between your ears, not between your legs

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What does gender is between your ears, not between your legs mean?

Gender only exists as a social construct, and is not confined to one's sex assigned at birth.

Where does gender is between your ears, not between your legs come from?

Coined by American writer, musician and actor Chaz Bono, who is a trans man.

How to pronounce gender is between your ears, not between your legs

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