Recently, the group of close friends has been discussing the ruling that the definition of 'woman' should be based on biological sex, which was triggered by a recent UK ruling on the definition of 'woman'.
One question I found quite puzzling during school was whether transgender students should use the women's or men's restroom, and I rarely encountered transgender classmates in the restroom. Of course, this is something I would only think about in my mind but would never say out loud.
Regarding the UK court ruling, it means that legally 'woman' must be defined by biological sex at birth, and the transgender community is concerned about being excluded from 'women-only spaces', feeling somewhat marginalized. For example, when schools organize activities or arrange dormitories, the gender aspect has to be clarified; otherwise, there will be complaints about privacy issues. However, this ruling will lead to transgender friends possibly feeling hurt.
If you are a transgender person, being asked 'Why don't you use the men's restroom?' can be particularly frustrating. For some, gender identity can be the core of their lives. Although this ruling was accompanied by a statement on anti-discrimination protection, the actual restrictions on women-only spaces make it harder for transgender individuals to be accepted.