ABSTRACT
Intersectionality refers to the experiences of persons in all the nondominant categories of race, ethnicity, abilities, sexual orientation, sex, and gender identification. A chromosomal male may identify as female, referred to as a transwoman, while the obverse is referred to as a transman, and either may be designated simply as trans. Gender refers to the social roles and personal characteristics of an individual and is considered a cultural construct. In contrast, menstruation has led men to challenge the capabilities of women at “that time of the month,” and to support many presumptions regarding female “moodiness.” Patriarchy refers to the domination of men in the social institutions as well as the higher valuation of all things associated with men and masculinity. Controversies surrounding the consequences of differential gendered treatment of children persist. The loss of gender identities, as traditionally instituted in society, exercises enormous ramifications for the “rules” guiding social interaction. Reproductive rights assure women control over their bodies.
