On 4/17/21 2:52 PM, micky wrote:
Two technicians are discussing a wire harness construction: Technician A
says that connector #1 is the male connector because the while plastic
connector fits inside the connector #2. Technician B says that connector
number #2 is the male connector because it has male terminal pins
inside. Who is correct?


Neither.

To be PC in these genderless times, such electrical items are to be
refered to as plugs or sockets.

Haven't heard yet what to call pipe fittings ;-)

Maybe internal and external might work.