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A hermaphrodite (/ h ər ˈ m æ f r ə ˌ d aɪ t /) is a sexually reproducing organism that produces both male and female gametes. [1] Animal species in which individuals are either male or female are gonochoric , which is the opposite of hermaphroditic.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 9 December 2024. Atypical congenital variations of sex characteristics This article is about intersex in humans. For intersex in other animals, see Intersex (biology). Not to be confused with Hermaphrodite. Intersex topics Human rights and legal issues Compulsory sterilization Discrimination Human rights ...
Intersex people have been treated in different ways by different cultures. Whether or not they were socially tolerated or accepted by any particular culture, the existence of intersex people was known to many ancient and pre-modern cultures and legal systems, and numerous historical accounts exist.
Here's a guide to gender identity terms, whether you’re looking to define your personal identity or want to be a better ally. ... Intersex. A person born with either some combination of both ...
Canon lawyer Henry of Segusio argues that a "perfect hermaphrodite" where no sex prevailed should choose their legal gender under oath. [15] [16]Henry de Bracton's De Legibus et Consuetudinibus Angliae ("On the Laws and Customs of England", c. 1235) [17] classifies mankind as "male, female, or hermaphrodite", [18] and a "hermaphrodite is classed with male or female according to the ...
Intersex people were historically termed hermaphrodites, "congenital eunuchs", [2] [3] or even congenitally "frigid". [4] Such terms have fallen out of favor, now considered to be misleading and stigmatizing. [5] Intersex people have been treated in different ways by different religions and cultures, and numerous historical accounts exist.
Reuben Zellman, U.S. intersex and transgender rabbi and musician. [53] [54] Kimberly Zieselman, U.S. advocate, attorney, and executive director of interACT. [55] Dana Zzyym, U.S. non-binary intersex activist and Associate Director of Intersex Campaign for Equality. Zzyym is suing the U.S. State Department for a gender-neutral passport in Zzyym v.
The term “polygender” can mean different things to different people who identify with it. “One polygender person may also be gender-fluid and on the binary (so they are sometimes male ...