6th Austrian Day of Women in Mathematics

Session

Public Lecture

26 Feb 2026, 16:00

HS11.02 (University of Graz)

Conveners

Public Lecture: Does gender always exist? And if so, how many?

• Eli Taxacher

6. Eli Taxacher - Does gender always exist? And if so, how many?

Eli Taxacher

Gender often appears to be obvious, natural, and clearly defined — something everyone already understands. Yet when we look more closely, even the most basic assumptions begin to unravel. This talk introduces current scientific perspectives on sex and gender and also explores why discussions on gender often become emotional or political.
A talk for curious minds who enjoy questioning what...