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At the core of the debate lies a fundamental differentiation between gender and race. Proponents of transgender rights often argue that gender identity is deeply rooted in biological and psychological experiences. In contrast, the concept of being transracial—claiming a different racial identity from one's biological ancestry—is seen as vastly different and more controversial.
While gender identity reflects an individual's experience of gender, which can be independent of biological sex, race encompasses a social construct built largely on historical, cultural, and social contexts. The argument points to the biological basis of male versus female classifications, suggesting that these distinctions are grounded in science and natural differences.