TheStar.com – By Dr Milton Lum
While the causes of gender identity disorders are still disputed, one thing is certain – these patients need care and compassion, rather than discrimination.
A Person’s sex is defined, at the time of birth or soon after, by an inspection of the external genital organs (or anatomical sex).
The term “gender identity” refers to the person’s feelings as to whether he or she is male or female. “Gender role” describes how people publicly express themselves in their clothing, appearance, conversation, body language and behaviour.