Sex differentiation: prenatal influences on sex and sexually dimorphic behavior Sex differentiation: prenatal influences on sex and sexually dimorphic behavior

Contributor(s): Hardin, Carolyn M. Meharry Medical College, Nashville. Department of Psychiatry. Publication: Nashville : The College ; [Chapel Hill, N. C. : for loan and sale by Health Sciences Consortium, 1977] Language(s): English Format: Moving image Subject(s): Disorders of Sex Development Sex Differentiation Sexual Behavior Abstract: (Critical) This program addresses biological factors in the pre- and post-natal development and differentiation of gonads and genitalia and of sexual behavior. Following a discussion of normal development, clinical abnormalities in humans are reviewed. Experimentally-induced changes in animals are considered including the effects of sexual hormone changes in rats and monkeys and their sexual behavior. Although the program is well done, the discussion of the hormonal environment as it relates to human sexual behavior is unclear. Thus, the presentation is recommended with reservations for students and practitioners in obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, urology and psychiatry. and According to this presentation, there are three main factors that determine sex and sexuality: genitalia, brain activity, and behavior. Each of these is explained throughout the presentation. The video starts with a basic overview of male and female genitalia and the stages of growth during prenatal development. Brain activity and behavior are discussed in the context of factors that may affect traditionally “male” or “female” identity. Examples of intersex individuals are shown, and the people in these cases express a desire to establish a fully male or female identity. The speaker also presents the belief that certain behaviors and experiences in childhood can impact gender identity during adulthood. Copyright: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information) Extent: 017 min. Color: Color Credits: Carolyn M. Hardin. Technique: Other NLM Unique ID: 7800285A (See catalog record) OCLC no.: 31643949 Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/7800285A