Short Essays

Topics for Short Essays: 6 out of 10

Choose 6 out of the 10 topics below and write a short essay
on each of the chosen topics. Total available time: 3 hrs.

I.

  1. List and discuss the medical emergencies affecting the male sex organs
  2. List and discuss the physical and psychological symptoms of PMS
  3. List and discuss the possible physical features related to Klinefelter syndrome
  4. Discuss the history and different implications of the terms “hermaphroditism” and “intersexuality”.
  5. List and discuss the hormonal causes of intersexuality
  6. List and discuss the environmental causes of intersexuality
  7. List and discuss the factors that must be considered when determining a person’s physical sex
  8. Discuss the problems involved in the determining the prevalence of intersexuality
  9. Describe the proper procedure of testicular self-examination and give the reasons for it.
  10. Discuss the main concerns and demands of intersexuality support groups.

II.

  1. There are a number of possible physical problems affecting the male sex organs. List and discuss those that require treatment in infancy.
  2. The idea of hermaphroditism has played a significant role in Western cultural history. Give examples.
  3. There are a number of possible physical problems affecting the male sex organs. List and discuss those that may not require treatment.
  4. List and discuss the possible physical features related to Turner syndrome
  5. List and discuss the reasons why persons with Klinefelter syndrome need a support.group
  6. Explain how persons with Turner syndrome can profit from a support group.
  7. Describe and discuss the problem of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
  8. Describe and discuss the androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS)
  9. Describe and discuss various religious traditions with regard to intersexuality.
  10. Describe and discuss possible symptoms of 5-ARD.

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