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Gender Puzzle

Posted on Jul 07, 2009 under puzzle |

Are we on the cusp of discovering what determines gender? The old mantra - all girls have XX chromosomes and all boys have XY - is no longer reliable. Scientists are now looking beyond chromosomes to “brain sex” and the role of newly discovered genes. By studying transsexuals and people on the gender extremes, they believe they can unlock the gender puzzle. This high-quality documentary looks at the new and challenging science of gender.

Duration : 0:44:10


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7 Responses to “Gender Puzzle”

  1. By ghauff on Jul 7, 2009 | Reply

    Thankyou for this …
    Thankyou for this documentary.
    I am a MTF and transitioned later in life. I wish I had option for treatment earlier in my life.
    Thanks Again

  2. By stellewriter on Jul 7, 2009 | Reply

    Today 12 children …
    Today 12 children in 1000, or 1/87, have some form of Intersex/Transsexual (Chromosomal/Bioneurological) anomaly. Similarly, 1 child in 2000 are born ambiguous where the physician cannot determine sex or gender. Is there a reason why they should be treated as sub-human, or denied the most basic of equality and rights that others so freely enjoy? Is there reason at this late date to retain and persistently continue ignorance and bigoted behavior? And why would we do so against children? WHY?

  3. By 1000huzzahs on Jul 7, 2009 | Reply

    We’re not just …
    We’re not just walking sets of gonads; our brains are complex. But it’s not just the brain; what of people who have XXY chromosomes? Or both sets of genitals? What gender are they? Their condition is obviously not caused by psychologica trauma or whatever else bigots use as an excuse to berate the T in LGBT.

  4. By roseblossoms00 on Jul 7, 2009 | Reply

    amazing video
    amazing video

  5. By TamRay38 on Jul 7, 2009 | Reply

    I think it’s about …
    I think it’s about time that people are seen for who they are and not what they look like. If you feel a certain way, this is your truth and no amount of beratement or conditioning is going to change this fact.

  6. By tammylynngirl on Jul 7, 2009 | Reply

    In my case its not …
    In my case its not enviromanaly condition,Iam trans gendered e ntersexed,,I always felt feminine,and consider myself a girl,,,,there is no insurance to cover my condition,more information please email me at:twhiteadvisor@yahoo,com

  7. By liv3romania on Jul 7, 2009 | Reply

    very interesting :) …
    very interesting :) thanks for sharing this!~

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