Argumentative Essay On Intersex

Being the sports fanatic that I am, It was my complete duty and obligation to watch the Olympic Games.This year while I was watching the women’s 800 I saw a woman line up with an appearance a bit different than most of the runners; I heard the announcer say something about there being a controversy in regards with her. Then the shot rang and before I knew it the woman was in first place earning gold for her country. I later found out her name was Caster Semenya. Something about her told me that she was important, and I took it upon myself to learn more about her. I researched her story and I was completely amazed , so I knew it would have to have the same effect on others. The importance in intersex like Caster Semenya competing lies in

Most of these individuals feel such intense uncomfortable emotions, who also, sadly, like David, end up committing suicide (Herman, Haas). Colapinto’s book helps us to understand the issues of “intersexuality” or more commonly now known as transgender individuals. It helps us as reader understand the negativity of these conditions and the turmoil these individuals experience. It makes us realize the importance gender has an identity, something we may not realize and take for

Sun and moon, black and white, love versus hate, what a binary world we live in. Opposite one another there is contrast, opposing forces so in need of the other, yet so far apart. In Stanley Kubrick film “Full Metal Jacket” Joker, after some hesitation, explains to the Colonel that he wears his peace button along with the words “Born to Kill” on his helmet band as a symbol of the duality of man. In Book IV of Metamorphoses, Ovid pens, that Salmacis forces herself on Hermaphroditus and asks the gods to join them into one being. I want to note here that the Greeks used deities to explain the unknown and things they feared. I do believe that our society is not much better, we play God in order to change the mysteries we find unacceptable. Our

The politically correct answer on how parents should react if their teenage daughter or son comes out to them is to be understanding. Despite the shock that is felt, responding with love and acceptance rather than rejection lets them know they are valued. Withholding love only hurts everyone involved. You do not have to accept the choice or approve but letting the child know he or she is loved unconditionally is important.

Intersex refers to a person who was born with both male and female parts. The growing LGBTQ movment world wide has been calling for equal rights for everyone who may not be seen as a traditional person seen in the world's eyes.

Transgender and transsexual rights campaigns champion the rights of individuals to identify as a gender opposite to, or (sometimes, but not always) more broadly “other than,” that which they were assigned at birth. Some movements for intersex and trans rights even reject assignment at birth altogether as inadequate for classifying their sex or their future gender identity. Both camps raise questions challenging the interconnectedness of gender and biological sex, but some of the ways in which trans and intersex individuals pursue civil rights are markedly different. Leslie Feinberg, author of Trans Liberation, defends the right to express and identify as whatever gender one wishes, regardless of sex assigned at birth, without fear of persecution. Intersex people also argue for acceptance of a “body-gender disconnect” (relative to hegemonic ideals) but with the important detail that their bodies never could have fit on a binary to begin with. But, as discussed in Giving Sex by Davis et al., when trans people seek the right to immediate and unencumbered medical intervention with their sex, in order for ethics and insurance to allow for it, they and their physicians must make the argument that such a body-gender disconnect is a medical emergency, while intersex people instead seek the right to not have their sex surgically altered and for medical professionals to not view their intersexuality as a medical – or social – emergency.

As transgender rights and issues become more widely understood and accepted across the country, many wonder if the psychologists who help transgender people require special training or certification before they can properly understand these issues and help transgender people through them. Though it might seem that this unique issue does merit extra education, there currently is no separate educational requirement for psychologists who work with members of the growing transgender community. That's not necessarily a problem, since many existing psychological concepts can be used in these settings as well. For psychologists who do wish to further their understanding, however, certifications and new degree programs will certainly help them gain

How does one know they are apart of the LGBTQ+ community? “Finding one’s sexual orientation or gender identity is about true to oneself” (Wilcox 18). Upon decades, the LGBTQ+ community has experienced hate from all over. With this, it can cause lack of support, bullying, and unequal rights; however, there are solutions to these problems. These solutions include involvement in the community, educating people, and being an advocate and raising awareness. These problems and solutions demonstrate the notion, that being apart of LGBTQ+ society can be difficult and unfair.

Previous to the 19th century, most intersexual individuals led ordinary lives. Their genital difference was mostly accepted as part of the difference which occurs in nature. Intersex was never a health problem (Daaboul, 2000). It was in the 19th century where intersex became a medicalized and individuals born intersex were categorized as “abnormal” and “diseased” (Daaboul, 2000). The drive of medicine in the last century has been to “cure” intersexed individuals by using surgical, hormonal and psychological therapies to make them clearly female or male. However, the practical and psychological outcomes of this approach have been poor. Many intersexed individuals have suffered severe mental and bodily damage from medicine’s efforts to make them

For decades, the term ‘transsexual’ was restricted for individuals who had undergone medical procedures, including genital reassignment surgeries. However, nowadays, ‘transsexual’ refers to anyone who has a gender identity that is incongruent with the sex assigned at birth and therefore is currently, or is working toward, living as a member of the sex other than the one they were assigned at birth, regardless of what medical procedures they may have undergone or may desire in the

No matter how well the gay community can be portrayed, it will always be a controversial matter, but Modern Family elevates it above just a sitcom. In season 5 episode 1, Mitch and Cam decide to think about marriage after the same-sex marriage was passed in California. But they both wanted to propose to each other, and the show does subtle things to hint at the present hardships lingering in the dominant heteronormative society. Every time gay marriage was mentioned, Joe, Mitch’s brother, would spit or throw up. When Cam says, “As of today, it is legal for a man to marry another man, “ Joe spits but Jay adds, “He just needs time to get used to the idea” (Season 5 Episode 1). The writers of the show utilized Joe and Jay as opposite responses

Gay rights are a tremendous issue that have been pressing throughout society for quite some time. I know what you’re thinking, gay rights? Who would give them actual rights? They’re not human. Their entire lifestyle is an insult to the term human. One of the biggest issues that we face right now are the gays wanting to get married. This is completely barbaric. Since the dawn of time, the only people that can get married are heterosexuals. How dare these sub-humans try to demand that right in a country like America, that believes in absolute freedoms for everyone? Thus, in order to ensure sanctity across the world I have a proposition; marriage should only be legal between those who can procreate their first child. Gays will not be able to fulfil

LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) people are discriminated against, terrorized, and protested against. They have barely any laws guarding their rights. All Americans are supposed to have all the rights needed for their pursuit of happiness, yet LGBTQ+ citizens do not. This needs to stop. And the U.S., while still quite far away, is slowly on its way to equity for all of its citizens. But good LGBT Americans are mostly treated unfairly.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community are becoming more outspoken in their demand for equal rights. Although this community has always existed, social media, unconventional families, and vocal role models and allies are working harder than ever to secure equal rights for everyone.

There are many rights I believe homosexuals should not have. Their life style is an abomination in god’s eyes! The King James Version of the bible says in Leviticus 20:13, "If a man also lies with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them." It is totally a sin to have sexual relations with the same sex. God intended sex to express love to your mate and reproduce. Because I am a Christian, I am utterly against homosexuality! Public affection, marriage, and adoption dealing with homosexuals also rub me the wrong way.