Discuss the Ethical Issues Surrounding Surgical "Correction" of Ambiguous Genitalia

question 110

Essay

Discuss the ethical issues surrounding surgical "correction" of ambiguous genitalia.

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Definitions:

Tenth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that emphasizes the federal system of government by stating powers not given to the federal government nor prohibited to the states by the Constitution are reserved for the states or the people.

Reserved Powers

Denotes powers that are not explicitly delegated to the national government by the constitution, thus remaining with the state governments.

First Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

Absolute Rights

Fundamental rights that are universally recognized and protected, often considered inherent to human dignity and not subject to being taken away or abridged by laws.