The New Science of Sex and Gender

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Beyond XX and XY Sex is supposed to be simple—at least at the molecular level. As science looks more closely, however, it becomes increasingly clear that a pair of chromosomes do not always suffice to distinguish girl/boy—either from the standpoint of sex or of gender. Our new eBook and these other great titles explore the latest developments in biological science and cultural studies.

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The New Science of Sex and Gender Gloria Steinem said that a gender-equal society would be one where the word “gender” does not exist. This eBook challenges the assumptions and social construct behind views on gender, examining the latest studies in biology, medicine and psychology and their bearing on issues of healthcare, identity and access.

Scientific American September 2017 Our best-selling issue of 2017 explores the new science of sex and gender which we hope will help shape public perception and policy making to acknowledge the reality that women’s well-being needs to be seen as an issue for everyone, regardless of political affiliation.

The Sexual Brain Special Collector’s Edition Science is struggling to catch up with attitudes toward love and sex. Homosexuality has become more widely accepted, and same sex marriage is legal. The movement for transgender rights is growing. Pornography is readily available online, though rarely discussed. In this Special Collector’s Edition, we examine the largest and most important sex organ, the brain.

Scientific American Digital Subscription Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shapes our lives.

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