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gender consistency

the understanding that one’s own and other people’s maleness or femaleness is fixed across situations, regardless of superficial changes in appearance or activities.

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January 24th 2025

risk–rescue rating

risk–rescue rating

a formula comparing the inherent risk of a method of attempted suicide with the likelihood of discovery and rescue.