The Intermediate Sex: A Study of Some Transitional Types of Men and Women

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Author Carpenter, Edward, 1844-1929
LoC No. 27000124
Title The Intermediate Sex: A Study of Some Transitional Types of Men and Women
Note Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Prefatory note -- Introductory -- The intermediate sex -- The homogenic attachment -- Affection in education -- The place of the Uranian in society -- Appendix.
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Summary "The Intermediate Sex: A Study of Some Transitional Types of Men and Women" by Edward Carpenter is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work examines the complexities of gender and sexuality, specifically focusing on individuals who embody traits from both masculine and feminine spectra. Carpenter aims to illuminate the experiences and challenges faced by these "intermediate" types, advocating for a deeper understanding and acceptance of their presence in society. The opening of the book introduces the concept of transitional types in relation to gender, suggesting that strict binaries of male and female are insufficient to describe the full range of human diversity. Carpenter discusses how societal progress has led to a growing acknowledgment of these intermediate traits, encouraging readers to approach this subject with open minds. He notes that throughout history, individuals with mixed gender traits have played significant roles in society, though often misunderstood or marginalized. The author sets the stage for a critical exploration of these intermediate types, addressing both their unique emotional capacities and the implications of their existence in contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Subject Sex
Subject Homosexuality
Category Text
EBook-No. 53763
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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