What does gender mean??

OK folks, time for a serious posting today. I read this story online http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110524/ts_yblog_thelookout/parents-keep-childs-gender-under-wraps and it really made me stop and think. So I want you to do the same. Stop, read the link, think about it and then switch back here to see my thoughts. Also answer my poll question on the upper left side of this post and then leave your comments at the bottom. My views can be read by clicking the "Read More" link. I didn't want my opinion to alter yours. Enjoy and don't forget to comment.