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this post was submitted on 20 Jul 2023
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I had never though about it before, but the objection seems to be that the name focuses on the genetic essentialist mode of defining gender, which is at best outdated and at worst deliberately exclusionary to women who don't actually have two X chromosomes. (ie, trans women, who were born with male sexual characteristics)
But I don't think the name necessarily excludes, only provides a discussion focus. As in, it could be seen as an admonishment to not be restricted by outmoded definitions. So long as the community itself doesn't hold a TERF mindset, I don't see it as a problem. The justification of the name definitely needs to be changed to better reflect modernity, though.
Naming the subreddit something gender essentialist is an admonishment not to be gender essentialist? What? Are you saying the name is satire, like /r/The_Donald used to be?
All of your other comments here are very valid and absolutely worth dialogue with those involved.
This one however... Is very hyperbolic... Especially since the OP to your comment is clearly an ally.