Intersex

Video #1- “She’s Not A Boy – What It’s Like to be Intersex” Filmed by: Yuhong Pang & Robert Tokanel Source: The Atlantic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEXpeq-38Sw&feature=emb_logo

Video #2- “TedTalk: A Different Kind of Superpower – What It Means To Be Intersex” Filmed by: TEDxLondon; Speaker: Susannah Temko Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vaq4Ij0qmog Write up the answers to the following questions for both videos in a single document consisting of 2 double-spaced typed pages (font 12)

Video #1

Describe Tatenda’s upbringing in 3-5 sentences.

Explain some of the hardships and challenges that Tatenda has had to overcome.

What are some of the social problems with understanding Intersex? (Ex. does it have to do with culture, faith/religion, education, etc.)

What’s one thing you learned or was surprised by from watching this video?

•Video #2

What are some of the long-term physical and psychological consequences of early surgical interventions on Intersex individuals?

Describe Susannah’s plea for ending stigma surrounding Intersex in today’s society. Do you think this change is possible? Explain your thoughts.

What’s one thing you learned or was surprised by from watching this video?