Gender as Love: Exploring the Theological Account of Human Identity

Dr. Felipe Dovail, author of the book Gender as Love, discusses the theological understanding of gender identity and its relation to human love. He argues that gender is a matter of our gendered loves and that our identities are shaped by the objects of our love. Dr. Dovail emphasizes that love is not necessarily romantic but encompasses a deep care and attachment to certain goods and aspects of our lives. He explores the concept of gendered goods, which are objects and practices that acquire gendered meaning through our love and appropriation of them. The conversation touches on the normative implications of gender as love, highlighting the importance of describing our gendered world and examining the justice and ethics of our gendered identities. Overall, the discussion challenges traditional gender constructs and calls for a deeper understanding of the relationship between love and gender.