Katrina Karkazis
Katrina Karkazis (pronounced: kuh-TREE-nuh kar-KAY-zis) is a prominent cultural anthropologist and bioethicist known for her work in the field of intersex studies and gender identity.
Etymology
The name Katrina is of Greek origin, derived from the name Katherine, meaning "pure". The surname Karkazis is also of Greek origin, but its exact meaning is unknown.
Career
Katrina Karkazis began her career as a cultural anthropologist, studying the cultural and social aspects of different societies. She later specialized in bioethics, the study of ethical issues emerging from advances in biology and medicine.
Karkazis is particularly known for her work on intersex issues. Intersex is a term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't fit the typical definitions of female or male. Karkazis has contributed significantly to the understanding and advocacy of intersex rights.
In addition to her work on intersex issues, Karkazis has also conducted research on gender identity, the personal sense of one's own gender. Her work in this field has helped to challenge traditional views on gender and promote a more inclusive understanding of gender identity.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Katrina Karkazis
- Wikipedia's article - Katrina Karkazis
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