HHS drops 'gender ideology,' says there are only two sexes

HHS drops 'gender ideology,' says there are only two sexes

By Michael Gryboski, Editor. 

Christian Post, 

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced it will eliminate "gender ideology" from its policies, declaring that there are two sexes.

In an announcement Wednesday, the department stated that it is "restoring the concept of biological truth in federal government" and rejecting transgender ideology.

HHS will officially define "sex" in its policies as being someone's "immutable biological classification as either male or female." This contrasts with the definition of "sex" under the Biden administration, which was broadened by including sexual orientation and gender identity. 

Additionally, the agency will define "female" as "a person of the sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing eggs" and "male" as "a person of the sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing sperm."

HHS' Office on Women's Health launched a webpage to advance guidance on sex-based definitions and provide other resources "on efforts to protect women and children."

"There are only two sexes, female and male, because there are only two types of gametes," the website explains.

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