VOICED : Justicia alemana exige legalizar el tercer sexo

Germany is on the verge of becoming the first European country to legally recognize a third gender. The Constitutional Court has urged the Parliament to pass legislation by the end of 2018, allowing intersex individuals to be identified beyond the binary male or female categories. Intersex people, who have anatomical, chromosomal, or hormonal characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female, have faced significant human rights challenges. They are often wrongly labeled as pathological by medical professionals and society. The United Nations estimates that 0.05% to 1.7% of the global population is intersex, with characteristics that may be visible at birth or during puberty. More information can be found at www.alimmenta.com.

What significant legal change is Germany considering regarding gender recognition?

• Banning gender-based discrimination

• Recognizing a third gender legally

• Implementing gender-neutral bathrooms

• Allowing same-sex marriage

What has been a common misconception about intersex individuals?

• They have no legal rights

• They are predominantly male

• They are a new phenomenon

• They require medical treatment

What is a common societal issue faced by intersex individuals?

• Being labeled as pathological

• Limited access to healthcare

• Lack of educational opportunities

• Inability to vote

What percentage of the global population is estimated to be intersex according to the United Nations?

• 5% to 10%

• 0.01% to 0.1%

• 0.05% to 1.7%

• 1% to 5%

At what stages can intersex characteristics become apparent?

• At birth or during puberty

• Only during puberty

• Only at birth

• Only in adulthood