When we look at some one, the first thing we generally noticed is their sex. Humans are hardwired to determine one another 's sex. From an evolutionary standpoint, identification of the opposite sex for reproduction is imperative for success as a species. Sex is biologically determined at birth, sans a few exceptions. Gender on the other hand how someone defines their own sexual identity. In most people, there is not a variation from gender and biological sex, but when it does can cause strife for the individual as well as controversy within society. Sex is a concrete scientific term, and is determined by the presence of different sex organs in a living creature. A male has a penis and testes, while a female has a vagina, uterus, and ovaries.
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A fetus with “XX” will develop female genitals. “XY” will give the fetus the aforementioned male sex organs. The “Y” chromosome, much to the chagrin of King Henry the VIII, comes from the male genetic donor. A “Y” chromosome will cause the fetus to secrete androgens which will lead to male genitalia to be formed. This is how the vast majority of the human population develops, but with all populations of living organisms there are alterations to the genetic norm that occur. One such incidence is Klinefelter syndrome. One in five-hundred males are born with the chromosomes “XXY” which leads Klinefelter syndrome. Symptoms include tall stature, decreased body hair, development of breast tissue, testicular atrophy, osteoporosis, and learning deficits early in life. Most tend to lead normal and relatively healthy lives, but are also at a risk for developing autoimmune disorders and are typically unable to reproduce because of lowered sperm production rates. Diagnosis of this disorder usually occurs during puberty when breast tissue begins to …show more content…
As society progresses, the people are becoming more open, and are discovering this is not the case. Cross-dressing, simply stated, is dressing as the opposite gender. One does not need to a homosexual, transgender, or transexual to do so. Some straight males cross-dress for various reasons but do not identify as transgender or transexual. Though these communities do cross over into one another, which lead one to be confounded on the appropriate terminology that is both respectful and accepted. Demonstrating this point is Eddie Izzard. He is a male comedian that is famous, aside from critically acclaimed roles on television, films, and comedy tours, for cross-dressing. Izzard identifies as a “transvestite”. In some communities, the term “transvestite” is insulting as it was a catch all phrase during a time when police and others would raid gay bars to find these individuals to physically assault them. These actions did lead to the deaths of these individuals because of their injuries, if they were not directly
A fetus with “XX” will develop female genitals. “XY” will give the fetus the aforementioned male sex organs. The “Y” chromosome, much to the chagrin of King Henry the VIII, comes from the male genetic donor. A “Y” chromosome will cause the fetus to secrete androgens which will lead to male genitalia to be formed. This is how the vast majority of the human population develops, but with all populations of living organisms there are alterations to the genetic norm that occur. One such incidence is Klinefelter syndrome. One in five-hundred males are born with the chromosomes “XXY” which leads Klinefelter syndrome. Symptoms include tall stature, decreased body hair, development of breast tissue, testicular atrophy, osteoporosis, and learning deficits early in life. Most tend to lead normal and relatively healthy lives, but are also at a risk for developing autoimmune disorders and are typically unable to reproduce because of lowered sperm production rates. Diagnosis of this disorder usually occurs during puberty when breast tissue begins to …show more content…
As society progresses, the people are becoming more open, and are discovering this is not the case. Cross-dressing, simply stated, is dressing as the opposite gender. One does not need to a homosexual, transgender, or transexual to do so. Some straight males cross-dress for various reasons but do not identify as transgender or transexual. Though these communities do cross over into one another, which lead one to be confounded on the appropriate terminology that is both respectful and accepted. Demonstrating this point is Eddie Izzard. He is a male comedian that is famous, aside from critically acclaimed roles on television, films, and comedy tours, for cross-dressing. Izzard identifies as a “transvestite”. In some communities, the term “transvestite” is insulting as it was a catch all phrase during a time when police and others would raid gay bars to find these individuals to physically assault them. These actions did lead to the deaths of these individuals because of their injuries, if they were not directly