How gender is constructed and reinforced on SS

[Pryras]

Interesting, sometimes I'm surprised when someone reveals their gender. Usually it's more direct and obvious with a vent post or the way they introduce themselves on here but for the most part it's a mystery. I cannot help but connect their display picture with the persona LOL and if you want to see me as a cute fluffy dog then I'm happy with that.

 

[coreofanapple]

If there's anything I've learned in all my years on the internet, it's that you never truly know. Even if someone tells you so, how do you even know? I'm content being a genderless entity to people I haven't told.

 

[waterbottleman]

If there's anything I've learned in all my years on the internet, it's that you never truly know. Even if someone tells you so, how do you even know? I'm content being a genderless entity to people I haven't told.

You're a man. How do I know? Simple, the core of an apple cannot be eaten.

=D

 

[BPD Barbie]

People will try and assume a gender just because the more you know about someone the more personal what they say becomes. I don't think gender roles are enforced or anything like that here. The vast majority are empathetic and kind people and it reflects in their posts.

 

[coreofanapple]

You're a man. How do I know? Simple, the core of an apple cannot be eaten.

=D

Maybe I am, maybe I'm not. I'll never tell. That's funny, though.

 

[NefariousWish]

In the 2000s, there were 2 genders and nobody complained. What happened? How did we get to nearly 100 genders?

 

[TheHatedOne]

In the 2000s, there were 2 genders and nobody complained. What happened? How did we get to nearly 100 genders?

Wrong. All throughout history there were more than 2 genders. For example regarding nonbinary gender there are accounts about the use of gender neutral pronouns since antiquity. A quick search on Google will clear everything.