Intersex
Chloe Martins Kealoha Christian Ogi Philip Kekahuna lll Ku’ualoha Gaison Evangelista. Intersex. What’s the deal ?. What is Intersex?. Intersex is defined as an individual with characteristics of both a female and a male.
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Chloe Martins Kealoha Christian Ogi Philip Kekahunalll Ku’ualohaGaison Evangelista Intersex What’s the deal?
What is Intersex? • Intersex is defined as an individual with characteristics of both a female and a male. • These characteristics can be defined as genital ambiguity or combinations of chromosome genotype and sexual phenotype other than XY-male and XX female. • Here are some video links to help you understand what an intersex is: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXvn73qqCmU • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLNL47KLLy8&safe=active
Problem • Should an intersex child’s genitalia be altered when they are born?
Factors: • Surgery to change the genitalia of an intersex could potentially render the child infertile, meaning that they will not be able to produce off spring • The child may be unsatisfied with the state of their genitalia • Many intersex individuals suffer from sexual abuse, feelings of stigma, scarring and numbing of their body, anger, and depression • Religion and moral beliefs could influence the parent’s decision regarding the child’s genitalia.
Solution • The Intersex individual should wait until they are at an age where they can make a decision about their genitalia • Creating a set of conditions and or regulations for parents to decide the gender of their child. • Have a government sponsored class that can educate parents on the importance of respecting their children’s preference with regards to their genitalia.