Every society has its customs.

Harvest seasonally celebrates good weather and a community’s ability to feed itself.

And mating rituals, often hierarchical, involve male displays of physical excellence and material resourcefulness to attract reproductive females.

But when societies code their rules using abstract tools like language then inherent ambiguities and opportunities for conflict undoubtedly emerge.

in 2015 Feminist Germaine Greer was ‘no-platformed’ for her views on gender.

What the row over banning Germaine Greer is really about

Student feminists want to stop the veteran feminist from speaking at universities – because of her beliefs about transgender people. But why are women always punished more than men for having controversial opinions?

New Statesman

Gay rights activist Peter Tatchell was also no-platformed for showing Greer  support.

Ignore the excuses - Peter Tatchell has been no-platformed

Let's call a spade a spade: the letter against Peter Tatchell is no-platforming. It's time to stand up to the censors.

Politics.co.uk

Applied Linguistic Subversion

So is Political Correctness driving Cultural Revolution?

Or the other way round?

What does the first transgender child actor mean for TV casting?

'Modern Family' will debut a transgender character played by an openly transgender child actor this week, a move some hope will open the door for other transgender actors to take roles representing their community.

The Christian Science Monitor

Aristotelian Dualism Vs 21st Century Non-Binary

Is post-modernism fueling post-truth & transgender politics?

Washington Post

Multilayered Meta-Misinterpretations

As every bit of language is now deconstructed to its most ambiguous form.

Transgender teenage wrestler Mack Beggs wins Texas girls title

The 17-year-old and his opponents want him to compete against boys but state regulations mean he is classed by birth gender

the Guardian

An atomised society full of polarised people.

Martial arts champ refuses to take on transgender fighter Fallon Fox

Mixed martial arts champion Ronda Rousey has refused to fight against trangender athlete Fallon Fox.

PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

The best way to undermine a ridiculous law is to apply it to the letter.

How to teach gender studies classes that encourage more straight males to enroll (essay)

Most gender and women’s studies programs preach to the converted and lack courses that would appeal to men -- or, for that matter, women who don’t have particular political leanings, argues Hallie Lieberman.

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

But the interim injustice must be tolerated for how long?

Terrence Clemens inspires others to overcome obstacles

The Pride Center and Africana Studies collaborated to provide a unique black perspective.

Daily Sundial

Minority rule was frowned upon in Zimbabwe and Apartheid South Africa but minorities rights everywhere ought to be protected too.

Equal opportunity is complicated – but surely worth it.