No truer words were spoken than from Professor Schlussman as he repeated it multiple times to a room filled with students who knew from experience the truth of it, “Kids are cruel”. This comment was directed at a discussion about the categorization we currently have of the sexes. In the United States it’s recognized that a person can be atomically either a female or male, and any difference is considered an outlier in out binary system. In turn, it’s thought that these children will be ridiculed for their novel physique. In particular, our sex is determined most exclusively by our outward appearance and then by the characteristic of our personality. However, as scientists explore beyond these boundaries, we realize simply stating that sex belongs
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It was thought that it was radical to think, in a government that mixes in religion, that marriage should constitute anything else besides a man and woman. However, even previous to this, homosexuals have been portrayed on popular television shows (such as Modern Family) and movies (Philadelphia), causing us to fall in love with these characters instead of despising them for not following our particular religious doctrine. As we become more exposed to, the stigma associated with these characters dwindles down. With increased exposure and once we have intertwined the emotional aspect, many of these initial discriminatory thoughts are subdued. Many of us, well at least for those who are more exposed to it, become more accepting. The initial taboo becomes wholly irrelevant. The views on sexual preference have become more accepting for some and no longer are relationships termed those between a man and a woman, but include many categories, which are more intricate than we initially believed. I believe the same thing could be done for determining and accepting the varying amount of identifications individuals see themselves …show more content…
This could be due to an extensive number of reasons. Some of them could be because the lack of exposure, not fully being taught about it, and/or many individuals not opening up to others. All these reasons then prevent individuals from being truly happy with themselves as they forced to pick either being a female or male. Many times, it is not even chosen by them, but by doctors or parents pressured to prevent future ridicule of the child. Even as I read author Anne Fausto-Sterling’s article, it seemed she was conflicted to pick only five different sexes even though she believes their could be much more (Fausto-Sterling, 1993). It’s as if she is aware that it’s much more extensive than just having these additional categories and then further placing these individuals in these categories even though they may not feel or embrace them. It’s for the reader’s contentment that there is a definite answer and a name of each deviation from the “normal”. Much more research needs to be done and more exposure of these individuals will lead to individuals who become more enlightened and hopefully more accepting. As generations go by, it is hoped that when these people become parents they teach their children about people being different in more ways than one can imagine and it makes us unique, not
It was thought that it was radical to think, in a government that mixes in religion, that marriage should constitute anything else besides a man and woman. However, even previous to this, homosexuals have been portrayed on popular television shows (such as Modern Family) and movies (Philadelphia), causing us to fall in love with these characters instead of despising them for not following our particular religious doctrine. As we become more exposed to, the stigma associated with these characters dwindles down. With increased exposure and once we have intertwined the emotional aspect, many of these initial discriminatory thoughts are subdued. Many of us, well at least for those who are more exposed to it, become more accepting. The initial taboo becomes wholly irrelevant. The views on sexual preference have become more accepting for some and no longer are relationships termed those between a man and a woman, but include many categories, which are more intricate than we initially believed. I believe the same thing could be done for determining and accepting the varying amount of identifications individuals see themselves …show more content…
This could be due to an extensive number of reasons. Some of them could be because the lack of exposure, not fully being taught about it, and/or many individuals not opening up to others. All these reasons then prevent individuals from being truly happy with themselves as they forced to pick either being a female or male. Many times, it is not even chosen by them, but by doctors or parents pressured to prevent future ridicule of the child. Even as I read author Anne Fausto-Sterling’s article, it seemed she was conflicted to pick only five different sexes even though she believes their could be much more (Fausto-Sterling, 1993). It’s as if she is aware that it’s much more extensive than just having these additional categories and then further placing these individuals in these categories even though they may not feel or embrace them. It’s for the reader’s contentment that there is a definite answer and a name of each deviation from the “normal”. Much more research needs to be done and more exposure of these individuals will lead to individuals who become more enlightened and hopefully more accepting. As generations go by, it is hoped that when these people become parents they teach their children about people being different in more ways than one can imagine and it makes us unique, not