"gender is between your ears, not between your legs" meaning in English

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Proverb

Etymology: Coined by American writer, musician and actor Chaz Bono, who is also a trans man. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Chaz Bono|nat=American|nobycat=1|occ=writer|occ2=musician|occ3=actor}} Coined by American writer, musician and actor Chaz Bono Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} gender is between your ears, not between your legs, {{en-proverb}} gender is between your ears, not between your legs
  1. Gender only exists as a social construct, and is not confined to one's birth sex. Categories (topical): Transgender
    Sense id: en-gender_is_between_your_ears,_not_between_your_legs-en-proverb-nvCRsj1c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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