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What is the primary purpose of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998?
What is the primary purpose of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998?
What is transsexualism, according to the lesson?
What is transsexualism, according to the lesson?
What is the difference between a transsexual and a hermaphrodite?
What is the difference between a transsexual and a hermaphrodite?
What is the significance of the Constitution of 1996 in relation to gender and sexuality?
What is the significance of the Constitution of 1996 in relation to gender and sexuality?
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What is the significance of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998?
What is the significance of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998?
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What is the significance of section 27A of the Alteration of Sex Description Act?
What is the significance of section 27A of the Alteration of Sex Description Act?
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What is the decision in the case of W v W?
What is the decision in the case of W v W?
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What is the primary challenge faced by transsexual individuals in South Africa?
What is the primary challenge faced by transsexual individuals in South Africa?
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What is the purpose of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992?
What is the purpose of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992?
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What is the primary concern of the 2019 World Athletics regulations regarding athletes with DSD?
What is the primary concern of the 2019 World Athletics regulations regarding athletes with DSD?
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What is the central issue in the case of Caster Semenya at the European Court of Human Rights?
What is the central issue in the case of Caster Semenya at the European Court of Human Rights?
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According to the South African Constitution, what is a fundamental aspect of equality?
According to the South African Constitution, what is a fundamental aspect of equality?
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What is the significance of the sex of a child being recorded on the prescribed form at birth?
What is the significance of the sex of a child being recorded on the prescribed form at birth?
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What is the primary concern of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in relation to Caster Semenya's case?
What is the primary concern of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in relation to Caster Semenya's case?
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What is the primary difference between 'sex' and 'gender'?
What is the primary difference between 'sex' and 'gender'?
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What is the significance of Section 9 of the Constitution in relation to gender and sexuality?
What is the significance of Section 9 of the Constitution in relation to gender and sexuality?
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What is the distinction between sex and gender?
What is the distinction between sex and gender?
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What is a potential challenge faced by athletes with DSD in international competitions?
What is a potential challenge faced by athletes with DSD in international competitions?
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What is the purpose of the Identification Act, 1997?
What is the purpose of the Identification Act, 1997?
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What is the legal recognition of gender identity in the context of Caster Semenya's case?
What is the legal recognition of gender identity in the context of Caster Semenya's case?
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What is the significance of Section 9 of the South African Constitution?
What is the significance of Section 9 of the South African Constitution?
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What is the challenge faced by transsexual athletes like Caster Semenya?
What is the challenge faced by transsexual athletes like Caster Semenya?
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What is the implication of the European Court of Human Rights' decision on Caster Semenya's case?
What is the implication of the European Court of Human Rights' decision on Caster Semenya's case?
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What is the relationship between gender and sexuality in the context of Caster Semenya's case?
What is the relationship between gender and sexuality in the context of Caster Semenya's case?
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Study Notes
Constitutional Post-Apartheid Progress
- The Constitution of 1996 codifies non-discrimination principles, including sex.
- The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 provides for the conclusion of polygamous marriages between one man and more than one woman (polygyny).
- However, the South African law does not recognize the right of a woman to take more than one husband (polyandry).
Sex and Gender: Status and Capacity
- Transsexualism is a rare congenital defect or anomaly where a person is born with the reproductive system and genitalia of the opposite sex.
- It is also referred to as gender diaspora syndrome, where a person feels like they are a woman trapped in a man's body or vice versa.
- Hermaphrodite is a person born with sexual organs of both sexes, one of which is usually predominant.
- The Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992 (Act No. 51 of 1992) and the Identification Act, 1997 (Act No. 68 of 1997) provide for the rectification, amplification, and amendment of personal information, including sex.
- Section 9 of the Constitution provides for equality, stating that everyone is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law.
Determining Sex for Legal Purposes
- Parents must give notice to the DHA within 30 days of the child's birth, including the sex of the child on the prescribed form.
- The sex of the child is entered into the population register.
Case Study: Caster Semenya
- The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) stands in solidarity with Caster Mokgadi Semenya, seeking justice for her as she faces discrimination based on her gender.
- The European Court of Human Rights will consider whether Semenya must lower her testosterone levels in order to participate in competitions.
- The DSAC advocates for fairness and equality in sport, believing that every athlete should have the right to compete without facing unjust obstacles.
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This quiz explores the constitutional framework of South Africa's post-apartheid progress, including non-discrimination principles and recognition of customary marriages.