Gender System

Instructions:  Please answer the question below.  Be sure to answer each part of each question.  Also, be sure to use the major concepts of the course, explain them carefully, and apply them as needed.  Do not assume that your grader has prior knowledge—i.e., make all your arguments clear and transparent. Use direct quotes from class materials VERY sparingly, if at all.  Do not let quotes do the writing for you.  If you use a quote, you must explain its meaning first in your own words.  You must also use proper citation formatting, which includes putting the statement in quotations and ending with a parenthetical citation.  As an example, “sdlksjdflkjsdlklkj” (Green 23). You may use any written materials, notes, and readings to construct your response.  You may not use the Internet. Question: Use the example of the individual who opts for sex reassignment surgery to discuss the ways in which these individuals may subvert the binary sex/gender system. First, explain the elements of the binary sex and gender system and then make your argument.