| What is the typical sex chromosome pattern and what is the atypical one? | typical sex chromosome pattern for males is XY and for females, is XX. However, atypical sex chromosome patterns can result in Klinefelter’s Syndrome for males, and Turner’s Syndrome for
females.
• Klinefelter’s Syndrome is characterised by the genotype XXY |
| What are features of people with Klinefelter syndrome? | facial and physical characteristics are similar to that of a female e.g. a soft face with no prominent jawline and gynecomastia (development of breasts). From a psychological viewpoint, individuals with Klinefelter’s Syndrome are generally clumsy perhaps due to their long limbs and achieve poorer than average scores on tests assessing visuo-spatial and reading skills. |
| What is Turner syndrome and its features? | a genetic condition where females have only one X chromosome. They have male-like physical traits such as broad shoulders and neck but an absence of menstrual cycles and ovaries. typically have strong reading skills but face challenges with social communication and visuo-spatial tasks. |
| What's an advantage of Atypical Sex Chromosomes(RECOGNIING ATYPICAL PATTERNS HELP DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT+ EARLY HORMONAL THERAPIES. REDUCES STIGMATIZATION) | Recognizing atypical patterns enables early diagnosis and treatment, leading to better health outcomes. early hormonal therapies e.g testosterone replacement therapy can address growth issues or other hormone-related symptoms, leading to better physical health outcomes.
Reducing Stigmatization: Increased awareness and understanding reduce stigmatization of people with atypical sex chromosomes, fostering environments where individuals are more accepted and supported. |
| What is a disadvantage? | Defining "atypical" depends on subjective views of "typical." Since gender is socially constructed, traits like social skills in Turner’s Syndrome might seem typical to some but atypical to others. This highlights the lack of an objective measure for evaluating these syndromes' impact on the debate. |
