Consider Both John Money's Optimal Sex Policy and the Case

question 43

Essay

Consider both John Money's optimal sex policy and the case story of David Reimer. Are the assumptions of John Money's policy consistent or inconsistent with David Reimer's experience? What do each imply about the role of nature and nurture in determining individuals' gender identity? Provide an example of how John Money's might recommend parents respond to the birth of an intersex child. Lastly, indicate whether or not David Reimer's story might suggest recommendations different from John Money's optimal sex policy.

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Definitions:

Confidence Interval

A mixture of values, obtained from the statistical study of samples, that aims to capture the value of an unannounced population parameter.

Confidence Interval

An assemblage of values, from the examination of samples, poised to potentially include the value of an indefinite population parameter.

Gender Gap

The differences in outcomes, opportunities, or characteristics between men and women, often discussed in the context of pay, education, or employment.

Campaign Finance Reform

Refers to the political effort to change the involvement of money in politics, focusing on decreasing the influence of money on political elections and candidates.