| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xii, 195 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-173) and index. |
| Contents |
The puzzle of intersex : the story of Lenore -- A brief history of sex -- Sex versus reproduction : why are we so married to the idea of two sexes? -- Where our sexes come from : the abridged version -- Where our sexes come from : the rest of the story -- What we do about the ambiguous child -- Outcomes : sex, surgery, and satisfaction -- Alternatives : other cultures, other sexes -- Choices : exploring the options -- Untying the knot. |
| Summary |
Examines the conception of two sexes as a social, not biological, construct, and argues that gender is not easily determined and that intersex individuals should be accepted for what they are, discussing the effectiveness of gender reconstruction and other related topics. |
| Subject |
Intersexuality.
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Gender dysphoria.
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Gender identity.
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Andrology.
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| Added Title |
Intersexuality and the myth of two sexes |
| ISBN |
9781556527852 hardcover |
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1556527853 |
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