Sex Flashcards
Sex
a socially-constructed classification system
used to differentiate organisms (animals, plants, etc.)
on the basis of actual or perceived
reproductive capacities.
classification system
socially-constructed tool to create meaning and order
What is human sex classification based on?
- external genitalia
- secondary sex characteristics
- gonads
- chromosomes
- hormones
intersex
People who are born with physical characteristics
that cannot be clearly categorized as either male or female
within binary medical classification systems.
endosex
People who are born with physical characteristics
that can be clearly categorized as either male or female
within binary medical classification systems.
endosex
People who are born with physical characteristics
that can be clearly categorized as either male or female
within binary medical classification systems.
endosex
People who are born with physical characteristics
that can be clearly categorized as either male or female
within binary medical classification systems.
endosex
People who are born with physical characteristics
that can be clearly categorized as either male or female
within binary medical classification systems.
How many newborns are identified as intersex at birth?
1 in 2000
Sex binary system
all bodies must
fit into one of two oppositional categories M or F in order to gain access
or license in educational, legal, economic, health and social affairs.
