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What characterizes intersex people?
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?
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?
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?
What term does Anne Fausto-Sterling and her co-authors use to describe intersex conditions?
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How do most intersex individuals identify with their assigned sex?
How do most intersex individuals identify with their assigned sex?
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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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