The Intersex Knowledge Quiz
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The Intersex Knowledge Quiz

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What characterizes intersex people?

  • Unconventional genitals
  • All of these (correct)
  • Atypical chromosome patterns
  • Unusual gonads
  • What is the estimated range of births with ambiguous genitals?

  • 1:4500–1:2000 (correct)
  • 1:4000–1:1000
  • 1:3000–1:1500
  • 1:5000–1:2500
  • What percentage of people are estimated to have intersex conditions according to Tiffany Jones?

  • 2% to 5%
  • 1.7% to 4% (correct)
  • 1% to 3%
  • 3% to 6%
  • What term does Anne Fausto-Sterling and her co-authors use to describe intersex conditions?

    <p>Nondimorphic sexual development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do most intersex individuals identify with their assigned sex?

    <p>Most continue to identify with their assigned sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Intersex Characteristics

    • Intersex people are characterized by having reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't fit typical male or female classifications.

    Prevalence of Intersex Conditions

    • An estimated 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 5,000 births have ambiguous genitals.
    • According to Tiffany Jones, around 1.7% of people are estimated to have intersex conditions.

    Terminology

    • Anne Fausto-Sterling and her co-authors use the term "Differences of Sex Development" (DSD) to describe intersex conditions.

    Gender Identity

    • Most intersex individuals identify with their assigned sex.

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    Test your knowledge about intersex people and their unique characteristics in this informative quiz. Learn about sex assignment at birth and the challenges faced by individuals who do not fit into typical male or female categories.

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