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Russell boldly asserted that “no one is born a man,” a statement that sparked immediate debate. He suggested a significant shift in academic thinking, highlighting a postmodernist stance that disavows biological determinism. This ideology posits that individuals are free to navigate their identities beyond rigid biological categorizations. According to Russell, the implication of this perspective is liberating, offering a pathway for individuals to define themselves autonomously—a position that he suggests has become prevalent in academic circles.