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3 posts tagged with culture by frykitty.
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The unkindest cut. "Standard medical practice dictates that intersex births like Carl's are emergencies that must be 'assigned' male or female and 'corrected' immediately to spare the parents the anguish of uncertainty, with no thought as to what the children would want." Er, wouldn't it be better to wait and see to which sex the child is attracted before slicing him/her to pieces?
posted by frykitty
on Mar 29, 2001 -
34 comments
The Quest for Social Currency. The article is a bit old, but the concept is fascinating. For more detailed descriptions, check
here and
here.
With the disintegration of neighborhoods and family units, we social humans must find other ways to connect. We build communities not just to feel good, but for very tangible benefits.
posted by frykitty
on Mar 10, 2001 -
12 comments
"Chin up, greedhead" A discussion of the recent outbreak of affluenza, from the perspective of someone playing
"My Heart Bleeds for You" on the world's smallest violin.
posted by frykitty
on Dec 15, 2000 -
8 comments
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