Gender Theory
Channel: Father Paddy Walsh
Date: 2019-07-11

Gender theory is a modern development and is contrary to the Christian faith.  The term 'sex' relates to two categories, male and female.  The majority of living beings are categorised according to the biological differences in their reproductive organs and secondary characteristics. In the 1950's the term 'gender' was introduced.  This refers more to the social roles of men and women rather than biological differences.  The fundamental role of the gender theory is that this social role has only a remote connection to their biological sex.  In the past 'gender' would have taken for granted that there were different social roles for men and women.  But with today's hyper-individualism this is considered out of kilter with modern thinking.  The individual is urged not to accept a role imposed by society.