Sagroth wrote:
Gender is, after all, subject to both genetic and epigenetic factors. And since those of us on the spectrum often misread the intent behind these epigenetic pressures(ie we don't accept the idea traditional masculinity/femininity because it doesn't make logical sense to us), that can cause us to act in a way that does not synch with those expectations.
And even though we have yet to fully determine how strongly genetics determine gender roles, there is evidence that it plays a substantial part also.
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Er, because this seems like a site that would put up with nitpicking...
Epigenetic refers to changes in genetic regulation (i.e. methylation, DNA packing, acetylation, other histone modification.) It may not be genetic, but it's still a low-level biological thing. I doubt that societal pressure is methylating your DNA (well, perhaps through some massively complex hormonally controlled process.) At any rate, I do get what you're saying about societal pressure affecting gender, and affecting our genders less.
Thanks for the correction, sir(or ma'am)! I did indeed have the wrong word there.