1 Psychology 320: Psychology of Gender and Sex Differences Lecture 3

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5 Introductory Concepts 1.What is gender? (continued)

6 By the end of today’s class, you should be able to: 1. generate examples of intersexuality and gender variance. 2. discuss the causes, symptoms, and therapeutic options for Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome. 3. describe third genders identified in other cultures.

7 Examples of intersexuality (continued): What is gender? (continued)

8 Occurs among XY individuals whose cells are insensitive to androgens. Due to the presence of a Y chromosome, androgen- secreting testes develop in the fetus; however, the body does not respond to these androgens.  Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) As a result, external genitalia appear female. Prevalence: 1/13,000 – 1/65,000

9 Symptoms: Amenorrhea Reproductive sterility Undescended testes Shortened vagina Little or no body hair Tend to exceed societal standards of beauty for females.

10 Adults with AIS

11 Therapeutic options: Masculinizing hormones are ineffective; vaginoplasty may be performed. Most individuals with AIS report satisfaction with a female gender identity.

12 Examples of gender variance:

13 The “Two-Spirit” of the First Nations

14 The “Hijras” of India

15 The “Muxe” of Mexico

16 The Fa’afafine of Samoa

17 Introductory Concepts 1.What is gender? (continued)