Does Narration have a Gender Identity?

Not to give too much away, but in the last year, I found myself in the unfamiliar position of writing from a male point of view and alternating that with a female point of view. But is there even such a thing?

First there is the issue of genetic difference. Do the different chromosomes lead to the development of different personality characteristics? People used to talk about male and female virtues. Could such things arise from genetics? Or might differences spring from experiences of reproduction and parenthood? What about environmental differences - the fact that from their earliest years boys and girls tend to be treated differently? (If you doubt this, have a walk around any toy shop or children's clothing outlet.) And then we have the question of gender itself. Is it a social construct? An inherent state? Is it a binary? Is it fixed?

I have read and listened to many opinions on these questions. The arguments have evolved over the years. But they show no sign of being fully resolved.

From a writers' point of view, I don't need to provide an answer. But I do need to keep my stories 'believable'. Happily, believably is not a binary. And it is most definitely fluid...

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