An intersex is a person born with ambiguous genitals-- male and female parts-- who cannot be classified by the traditional two-gender system. (Click here to learn why the term hermaphrodite is incorrect.)
A
new documentary, being put together by Maxx Ginnane, explores lives of
intersex adults, including this person, who believes that her parents
made the wrong decision in
choosing her gender...
We are not the types to think just outlawing something will usually solve the problem-- but what if a person had to be 18 and give consent to such an operation? Would that solve the problem here? You can read more about the film (we believe it-- or at least this clip-- is entitled "80% Girl, 20% Boy") at Queers United. Here's a note they posted from Ginnane:
"I am now making a full length film about intersex, including the
stories of what is happening to the babies born visibly intersex and
gender variant children as they grow up and approach puberty. There's
currently still a debate in the medical community about how these young
people should be treated. I'm seeking the input of doctors, parents,
and of course, other intersex people in this project. If you would like
to get in touch, my address is palya@hotmail.com"
More about intersex here.
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