According to research by Anne Fansto-Stexpert, an expert in biology and gender development, one in 1,666 children is born with neither XX or XY chromosomes — a base for determining gender that is unswayed by social norms.
In all European countries, from the traditionally macho southern rim to more egalitarian Nordic nations, the availability and affordability of child care, intertwined with traditional ideas about gender roles, proved key factors in determining gender equality.
"This case was heralded by many as the pinnacle of proof that psychosocial factors can override biological factors" in determining gender.
Registration data does not conclusively determine who is driving these vehicles, but it is industry standard in determining gender demographics in new-car purchasing.
It was ultimately taken up by the likes of Money and Harry Benjamin (Meyerowitz 2002, 117 9), and while debate over etiology continued, views allowing for both biology and social environment in determining gender identity gained somewhat greater prominence (Meyerowitz 2002, 119).
"Gender ideologies are linked to beliefs about appropriate behaviour for men and women" Socialization plays a major role in determining gender ideologies and what's valued in one time and culture may not necessarily transcend to another.
