"Sexing the Body"

"Sexing the Body" explores how society, science, and culture interpret and assign biological sex. It examines how physical traits like chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs influence gender identity, but also highlights areas of variability and ambiguity. The book argues that sex is not simply binary—male or female—but is shaped by social constructs, medical practices, and individual differences. By questioning traditional notions of sex, it encourages a more nuanced understanding of human diversity beyond fixed categories.