The general objection in fandom is to the idea of the Doctor as a woman. To them -- and to me -- the Doctor is an inherently masculine character, and that shouldn't change. It's just who he is.
But, now we have conclusive proof that sometimes Time Lords do change sexes when they regenerate.
The simple solution?
Whether or not a Time Lord changes sex depends on their gender identification. If they self-identify as someone for whom gender and gender roles are fluid, they can change sexes. If, for that particular Time Lord, their gender-identifications and gender roles are a fixed part of their internal identity, they'll never change sexes when they regenerate, and the Doctor happens to be one of them; he'll always be male because he thinks of his sex as an inherent part of his identity.
There! Simple solution, everyone gets to go home happy.
good job
i still hate the concept tho.. It seems more of a hat tip to a specific "always touting their victim-hood status" demographic..
If the doctor and master become a woman, I would pray for cancellation..
