Gender in the Brain, Gender in the Soul: Scientific Insights for Inclusive Community Living
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article explores scientific and social perspectives on gender diversity, focusing on the concepts of “gender in the brain” and “gender in the soul” as foundations for inclusive community living. Research in genetics, hormones and brain development demonstrates that gender identity and sexual orientation are not the result of upbringing but are rooted in neurobiological processes during prenatal development. At the same time, the dimension of consciousness reveals that one’s sense of gender or non-binary identity is an authentic lived experience rather than a later choice. A case study from the Buddharaksa Moral Community illustrates how acceptance of gender-diverse individuals in social leadership roles such as a transgender woman serving as a community leader confirms that moral responsibility and capability transcend biological sex. The article concludes that integrating scientific insights with a compassionate willingness to listen offers a path toward building communities that embrace diversity and ensure that no one is left behind.
Author: NIMMAHNRATANAKUL, LUNCHANAWAT
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949836880
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