Essays about: "Jonathan Lear"

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  1. 1. Intersex : Problems of theory become problems in practice

    University essay from Centrum för tillämpad etik

    Author : Jonathan Lear; [2007]
    Keywords : intersex; ethics; surgery; gender; sex;

    Abstract : This paper discusses the medical treatment of intersex infants: children born with ambiguous genitalia, chromosomes, or hormones. The central thesis is that unnecessary surgery, defined as surgery that is not necessary to preserve the life or physical health of the infant, is unethical when performed on infants and should be postponed until the patient is able to participate in, and contribute to, the decision. READ MORE