What sex and gender really mean

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One of the central tenets, if it can be called that, of anti-LGBT bullying is the difference in behaviour that marks them out. Gay male or transteens who are effeminate are especially susceptible to harassment. (This is not nearly true for gay female youngsters if they are butch, since being a man, as we all know, is so much better than being feminine.)

Supporters of the LGBT cause are at pains to explain to the haters how people are people and that they should not be categorised on the lines of gender or sexuality. But such is our deep-rooted understanding of gender roles that crossing this bridge begins with a distinct disadvantage: a lack of empathy.

How does one grow empathy? What can one do to make our children learn that what they consider as different is as deserving of respect and acceptance? Are there certain barometres that we need to tick before we can reach halfway and then call upon the other side to meet us there? Read more here.