The Spectrum of Sex
eBook - ePub

The Spectrum of Sex

The Science of Male, Female, and Intersex

  1. 160 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Spectrum of Sex

The Science of Male, Female, and Intersex

About this book

This transformative guide completely breaks down our current understanding of biological sex and gender diversity.

Introducing readers to seven variations of human sex, commonly considered intersex, the book challenges the myth that sex and gender are binary and explores the inherent diversity of biological sex and its relationship to gender identity and expression, and the impact this has on society. Examining historical, linguistic and socio-cultural understandings of sex and gender, as well as genetic and scientific definitions, the book is an important resource for dismantling gender and sexuality-based discrimination and promoting understanding and inclusivity.

Co-written by one of the world's leading intersex activists and a highly respected scholar in biological sciences, and accompanied with detailed anatomical illustrations throughout, this pioneering text is the essential introduction to gender and sex diversity for gender studies, women's studies, biology and genetics courses, as well as professionals working with intersex and trans communities.

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Yes, you can access The Spectrum of Sex by Maria Nieto,Hida Viloria,Alex Law in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Gender Studies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. 1. Introduction
  5. 2. We Are All Mutants
  6. 3. Two in One
  7. 4. Behind What We “See”
  8. 5. Clitoris, Penis, or Something Else?
  9. 6. To Be or Not to Be: The Androgynous Phallus
  10. 7. Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?: Sex and Gender
  11. 8. Sex and Gender Terms: Linguistic Collateral Damage
  12. References by Chapter
  13. Glossary
  14. Subject Index
  15. Author Index
  16. Author Biographies
  17. Join Our Mailing List
  18. Copyright
  19. Of Related Interest
  20. Endorsements