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Anne Fausto-Sterling: The Five Sexes System

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This paper focuses on the five-sex system of the society, which was presented by Anne Fausto-Sterling. Her book, "Sexing the Body" discusses the two-gender system and shows how and why it should be replaced with five sexes system. She maintains that society consists of more than two genders and it is important to include three more sexes to the list as that would help in creating a more balanced and less confused society.
Published: November 12, 2006
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