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In modern society, the binary chromosomes of XX and XY are well known, but as portrayed in this photo, there are a combination of male and female chromosomes which can create one to be born as intersex. Aligned with Anne Fausto-Sterling's, "The Five Sexes: Revisited", biological sex is more complex than the binary male or female. Fausto-Sterling challenges that binary and claims there are more than 2 sexes. Therefore, sex is socially constructed. The two-sex system is not adequate to capture the full spectrum. 

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XY 'male' (blue) and XX 'female' (pink) chromosomes. Intersex combinations XXY (upper right) and XXXY (lower left). (Society only sees two genders based on biological sexes.)

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The photo of cherries resembling genitalia serves as a symbolic representation of intersex infants. Just as the cherries show a blend of different forms, intersex babies can be born with both male and female anatomical traits. This visual metaphor highlights the natural diversity found in human biology. It challenges the binary understanding of sex by illustrating that nature often creates combinations. This photo of mock genitalia can also relate to Suzanne Kessler's discussion on how doctors manage intersex births. Kessler explains that medical professionals often make decisions to surgically alter intersex infants' genitalia to fit typical male or female categories.

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cherries capturing the portrayal of the male (left: testes) and female (right: vagina) genitalia. 

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This photo of scissors symbolizes the medical interventions discussed by Anne Fausto-Sterling in her work on intersex individuals. Just as scissors can cut and reshape, doctors often surgically alter intersex bodies to fit binary gender norms. Fausto-Sterling critiques these practices, arguing for less invasive approaches. She believes that intersex individuals should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies. The scissors, therefore, represent the need to rethink and challenge these medical practices.

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Because of society, boys are raised to be boys and girls are raised to be girls. This photo of the contrast of blue and pink illustrates Judith Lorber's idea of the social construction of gender. These colors are often used to represent boys (blue) and girls (pink), reinforcing traditional gender roles. Lorber argues that such distinctions are not natural but created by society to maintain gender norms. Society can make it better by promoting gender-neutral colors and allowing children to choose what they like, regardless of gender. This can help break down rigid gender norms and support a more inclusive understanding of gender identity.

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blue tray with items for boys and pink tray with items for girls.

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An inclusive restroom sign, showing symbols for all genders, exemplifies Judith Lorber's idea that gender is a social construct. By recognizing male, female, and non-binary identities, it challenges the traditional binary view of gender. This aligns with Lorber's argument that gender roles are not natural but created by society. The sign promotes equality and inclusivity, reflecting Lorber's call for recognizing gender diversity. Overall, it represents a shift towards acknowledging and validating the varied ways people experience and express gender.