In recent years, more and more people have begun to pay attention to the group of intersex people. So, what is an intersex person? Why do they appear? This article will discuss the following aspects.
1. What is intersex?
Hermaphrodites, also known as hermaphrodites, intersex, etc., refer to people who physically possess both male and female characteristics. Their bodies may possess characteristics such as male and female reproductive organs, endocrine systems, or chromosomes.
2. Causes of intersex people
(1) Gene mutation: During embryonic development, genetic mutations lead to the emergence of intersex people. For example, XO chromosome abnormalities, XY chromosome abnormalities, etc.
(2) Drug effects: Pregnant women taking certain drugs during pregnancy, such as estrogen drugs, may also cause the fetus to develop abnormally and become hermaphrodite.
(3) Environmental pollution: Chemical substances, radiation and other factors present in the environment may also affect fetal development, leading to the emergence of intersex people.
3. The life of intersex people
Due to society’s stereotypes of traditional male and female roles, intersex people may suffer discrimination and rejection in daily life. Issues they need to face include gender identity, reproductive health, etc.
4. Rights and interests of intersex people
In order to protect the rights and interests of intersex people, more and more countries have begun to introduce relevant laws and regulations. For example, the United States has passed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Public Health Service Act to protect the rights and interests of both genders in the work and medical fields.
Hermaphroditism refers to a group of people with both male and female characteristics. The causes may be related to factors such as genetic mutations, drug effects, and environmental pollution. Due to social stereotypes, people of both sexes may suffer discrimination and rejection in daily life. In order to protect their rights and interests, various countries have also begun to introduce relevant laws and regulations.
