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Correct, hermaphrodite is derogatory. It is primarily used in veterinary service now. I would hope the term goes away there too.
Intersex is a good to use. There are many websites to look at for information.
There are a few intersections between intersex people and transsexual people. And there are many differences too. Doing a read of websites should help there.
One of the ways that people with intersex people are associated with transsexual people is the corrective surgery is simliar.
Unfortunately, finding people who are not easily upset can be difficult. There are many hypersensitive people out there. One way to research is to contact a local LGBT center and talk to someone there. They will have the names of people willing to help.
Intersex is a good to use. There are many websites to look at for information.
There are a few intersections between intersex people and transsexual people. And there are many differences too. Doing a read of websites should help there.
One of the ways that people with intersex people are associated with transsexual people is the corrective surgery is simliar.
Unfortunately, finding people who are not easily upset can be difficult. There are many hypersensitive people out there. One way to research is to contact a local LGBT center and talk to someone there. They will have the names of people willing to help.
Thanks, both of you. It never would have occurred to me to search "intersex." Out of curiosity, what's the difference between the two? Is "hermaphrodite" considered derogatory? Or does it just not mean what I think it means?
Mara: Yes, actually that's backstory I'm going for. Basically during a biology class when they're learning about humans and their "parts," she realizes it's not "normal" to have both. (I haven't decided what age this happens yet, but it's part of her backstory. Not sure if I'm going to include it in the actual narrative or not. I'm still character-building here.)