Adrian,an Infant,was Born with Ambiguous Genitals

question 75

Multiple Choice

Adrian,an infant,was born with ambiguous genitals.After consulting a few doctors,his parents decided to schedule Adrian for sex assignment surgery.They decided to raise Adrian as a girl once his genitals were reconstructed.In the context of sex and gender,which of the following is most likely to be true in this scenario?

• A)Adrian suffers from a condition called gender dysphoria.
• B)Adrian's parents have also undergone sex assignment surgery.
• C)Adrian's parents believe that gender identity is entirely determined by biological factors.
• D)Adrian was born with a congenital condition known as disorders of sexual development (DSD).

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