Medical procedures performed on intersex newborns are considered medical emergencies even though these procedures are purely cosmetic and carry more health risks than health benefits.The idea that these procedures need to be performed quickly or even at all illustrates which of the following?

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The reference to the "sex/gender binary" suggests that the pressure to conform to normative sex and gender categories is the main reason for performing these procedures. This pressure is typically rooted in the belief that there are only two binary sexes (male/female) and that one's anatomy should align with this binary. This social pressure is a form of cis-normativity and can lead to stigma and discrimination against intersex people. The fact that these procedures are considered emergencies suggests that there is a panic around any hint of ambiguity or nonconformity, which is symptomatic of this broader social pressure.

Medical Procedures Performed on Intersex Newborns Are Considered Medical Emergencies