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| There are four generally recognized genders in modern society: male, female, herm (or hermaphrodite), and [[androgyne]] (or neuter). Males and females remain far the most common. In the early history of recoms, androgynes were very common -- now they are less so, but there are still some around. The majority of herms are chakats, but herms also occur in other species. | There are four generally recognized genders in modern society: male, female, herm (or hermaphrodite), and [[androgyne]] (or neuter). Males and females remain far the most common. In the early history of recoms, androgynes were very common -- now they are less so, but there are still some around. The majority of herms are chakats, but herms also occur in other species. |
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| The "classical" or "true" hermaphrodite, which includes chakats, appears female in outward appearance and usually has a feminine voice. If remaining clothed, these herms can easily pass for a female. (But chakats, like most taurs, do not habitually wear clothing on their lower body.) | The "classical" or "true" hermaphrodite, which includes chakats, appears female in outward appearance and usually has a feminine voice. If remaining clothed, these herms can easily pass for a female. |
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| Due to the prevalance of mutations among recoms, it is possible for other types of herms to exist. It is possible for a recom to appear outwardly female but possess only male sex organs. The opposite is also possible, and a recom can appear outwardly male while having female sex organs. And of course, it is possible to have recoms of intermediate appearance. All of these are considered "herms" from a legal or medical standpoint, but they may choose to take on decidedly male or female roles in their daily life. In some cases it may be possible to physically restructure a herm recom into a male or female using advanced medical techniques -- but this is expensive and difficult. It is considered far easier and safer to determine and correct their gender before birth -- before conception or at an early embryonic stage. | Due to the prevalance of mutations among recoms, it is possible for other types of herms to exist. It is possible for a recom to appear outwardly female but possess only male sex organs. The opposite is also possible, and a recom can appear outwardly male while having female sex organs. And of course, it is possible to have recoms of intermediate appearance. All of these are considered "herms" from a legal or medical standpoint, but they may choose to take on decidedly male or female roles in their daily life. In some cases it may be possible to physically restructure a herm recom into a male or female using advanced medical techniques -- but this is expensive and difficult. It is considered far easier and safer to determine and correct their gender before birth -- before conception or at an early embryonic stage. |
