Neil deGrasse Tyson faces backlash for claiming gender is a spectrum.
Acclaimed Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Sparks Controversy with Bold Gender Statement
Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is facing backlash from conservatives after a recently surfaced video revealed his controversial views on gender. In the clip, Tyson challenges the notion that chromosomes alone determine a person’s gender, asserting that identity is a matter of personal choice.
“Apparently, the XX/XY chromosomes are insufficient because when we wake up in the morning, we exaggerate whatever feature we want to portray the gender of our choice, either the one you’re assigned, the one you choose to be, whatever it is,” Tyson told sports television personality Stephen A. Smith in a May interview.
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Tyson, known for his scientific expertise, further argues that the United States, as a nation, values the pursuit of happiness. He suggests that regardless of one’s biological makeup, individuals should have the freedom to express their gender identity as they see fit.
“Suppose, no matter my chromosomes, today I feel 80% female, 20% male — I’m gonna put on makeup,” he said. “Tomorrow, I might feel 80% male. I’ll remove the makeup, and I’ll wear a muscle shirt.”
Tyson challenges those who question his perspective, asking why it matters to them how he chooses to define his gender. He questions the need for rigid gender categorizations and encourages a more inclusive understanding of gender as a spectrum.
“Why do you care?” he added. “What business is it of yours to require that I fulfill your inability to think of gender on a spectrum?”
Conservatives, including detransitioner Chloe Cole, have strongly criticized Tyson’s argument. The interview with Stephen A. Smith has gone viral, sparking intense reactions from various individuals.
“How about we stop confusing basic human biology with cosmetics,” Cole expressed in a video shared on social media. “Like, what a weird jump. I don’t wear makeup most days. If I leave the house without makeup on, does that make me like 70% male?”
Cole highlights the potential consequences of Tyson’s viewpoint, emphasizing that it goes beyond aesthetics. She argues that relying on outdated gender stereotypes can lead to harmful practices such as the sterilization and mastectomies of young girls who don’t conform to traditional gender norms.
Others have also joined in criticizing Tyson’s stance.
“I accidentally put my gym shorts on backward this morning,” one user posted. “According to @neiltyson, that means I’m bisexual today.”
“He sure left science behind in THIS video!” another user remarked.
One user suggests that Tyson’s desire to maintain his status as an intellectual figure among the elite may be influencing his statements, leading him to say anything to protect that image.
“NDT’s highest priority is maintaining his status as ‘thinker to the elites,'” one user argued. “He will do & say anything to protect that. Which is equally fascinating & sad to watch.”
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