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Gender abolitionism is a movement that advocates for the eventual elimination of gender, and by extension, gender roles, gender identity, and gender expression, and even sexual orientation. Originating within the radical feminist framework, the belief has also been embraced by certain Marxist theorists who believe gender differentiation to be the basis of class. Proponents of gender abolitionism argue that gender, rather than class, constitutes the primary contradiction in society contributing to the oppression of women.
Criticism
Leslie Feinberg responds to the gender abolitionist position, noting how proponents tend to believe LGBT+ are a product of oppression and they will cease to exist once society is liberated. Feinberg finds this idea unhelpful to LGBT+, as it "renders all our trans identities meaningless", and argues instead that passing is a product of oppression. Feinberg also says that gender expression cannot be caused exclusively by biology nor by culture.
See also
Gender Abolitionism is Inherently Transphobic, essay by Prolewiki editor, Annamarx