The Thai word kathoey is the more accurate and respectful term for individuals who identify as a feminine gender despite being assigned male at birth.
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Scientific studies, like those from ResearchGate , have explored the ratio between the index (2D) and ring (4D) fingers as a biological marker, though results regarding gender identity are often mixed and not definitive for identifying individuals. The Thai word kathoey is the more accurate
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