A classic example of sexual reassignment and the social and emotional impact this may have on a person is the case of Bruce Reimer,who was surgically and hormonally reassigned to a female identity (Brenda).Bruce's situation highlights the fact that there is NOT always a match between _______ and _______.

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Bruce's case demonstrates a lack of match between his biological sex (male) and his gender identity (feeling like a male). This mismatch ultimately led to significant emotional and psychological distress, and supports the idea that gender identity is separate from biological sex.

A Classic Example of Sexual Reassignment and the Social and Emotional