Up to 1.7% of the population is intersex, with characteristics not fitting binary male or female definitions. Many intersex people are subjected to surgeries without consent to conform to societal norms. Recent U.S. policy reinforces this erasure. For individuals like Jackie Blankenship, who was diagnosed as intersex early on, understanding their identity often comes much later in life. The public response to educational efforts highlights the urgent need for awareness and acceptance of intersex identities.
Despite being born into an intersex body, individuals are often subjected to unnecessary surgeries aimed at conforming to binary definitions of male or female.
The U.S. policy declaring recognition of only male and female disregards the existence of intersex people, perpetuating misunderstanding and misinformation about their identities.
Jackie Blankenship, diagnosed as intersex at a young age, emphasizes the lack of understanding surrounding intersex identities, often realized only in later stages of life.
Support for Jackie Blankenship's video underscores the need for greater awareness and education about the intersex community among the public.
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