Some doctors see “ambiguous” genitalia as a problem that needs correction. The idea of a “physical disorder” asserts a standard of “normal.” A child who believes she is a boy could be considered abnormal, but is she?
Some doctors see “ambiguous” genitalia as a problem that needs correction. The idea of a “physical disorder” asserts a standard of “normal.” A child who believes she is a boy could be considered abnormal, but is she?
A child who believes she or he is the other sex isn't abnormal, but is it natural for a child to reject their own bodies? I've never been sure why doctors wouldn't also note that a baby was "yet to be determined" as to sex, if genitals are ambiguous, they're only tiny newborns, but does it have to matter so much what their sex is at that age? Or have a genetic test done early on, if it matters for health reasons. Otherwise, leave "ambiguous' genitalia alone. Our society is so messed up about sex and gender, worse now for sure. I agree, we all need education in ethics.
Some doctors see “ambiguous” genitalia as a problem that needs correction. The idea of a “physical disorder” asserts a standard of “normal.” A child who believes she is a boy could be considered abnormal, but is she?
A child who believes she or he is the other sex isn't abnormal, but is it natural for a child to reject their own bodies? I've never been sure why doctors wouldn't also note that a baby was "yet to be determined" as to sex, if genitals are ambiguous, they're only tiny newborns, but does it have to matter so much what their sex is at that age? Or have a genetic test done early on, if it matters for health reasons. Otherwise, leave "ambiguous' genitalia alone. Our society is so messed up about sex and gender, worse now for sure. I agree, we all need education in ethics.