Intersexuality

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This paper explains that the most important information contained in "Between the Sexes" is the perception of gender, gender identity, and gender flexibility. The author points out that the article determines that intersexuality is more a social than a medical issue by raising the question of whether it is appropriate or desirable to assign a gender at birth to an intersexual child. The paper relates that, by using several interview subjects, the authors illustrate how intersexuality affects individual people personally; therefore, they treat the subject from an intimate perspective and don't just provide a dry overview of the topic.

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"The authors also question the notion of that "there are just two separate sexes." The topic of intersexuality naturally raises the issue of whether gender should be rigidly defined or whether gender should rather be viewed on a continuum. Thus, Gorman and Cole work to dispel the prevalent social myth that all individuals must be assigned a clear, unequivocal gender status. Examining the collective phenomena of intersexuality can also help people to contemplate gender roles and social norms in society."

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