Feminism without “gender identity”

Talk of gender identity is at the core heated current philosophical and political debates. Yet, it unclear what means to have one. I examine several ways understanding this concept in light aims trans writers activists. Most importantly, should make good people's their own identities help understand why misgendering a serious harm permissible require information about public life. conclude that none available accounts meets these essential criteria, on assumption norms femininity masculinity are unjustified. But we can, should, pursue feminist project without “gender identity”. Such feminism can include people because possible account for specific assuming claim recognition our identities. eliminate identity.” To phenomena putatively captured by identity,” better off employing other concepts, such as “sexual dysphoria,” (assigned or aspirational) roles,” (internalised endorsed) norms”. These concepts usefully replace identity” an individual evaluation each claims inclusion into particular spaces.