Islamic Jurisprudence, Biomedical Ethics, and the Social Construct in Relation to Intersex People: A Scoping Review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Intersex individuals, known as khuntha in Islamic jurisprudence, face significant stigma in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This study reveals that despite scientific and social progress, healthcare providers often perpetuate this discrimination, impacting acceptance and treatment.
Area Of Science
- Medical Ethics
- Sociology
- Islamic Jurisprudence
Background
- Intersex individuals, termed khuntha in Islamic jurisprudence, present unique challenges at the intersection of biology, ethics, and societal norms.
- Existing literature on the perception, acceptance, and treatment of khuntha in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is fragmented.
- Societal expectations regarding gender influence the understanding and management of intersex variations.
Purpose Of The Study
- To conduct a scoping review of the literature on khuntha people in the MENA region.
- To explore the perception, acceptance, and treatment of khuntha by families, communities, and healthcare providers.
- To understand the influence of Islamic jurisprudence and biomedical ethics on the lives of khuntha individuals.
Main Methods
- A scoping review framework was employed, adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) guidelines.
- Included studies were synthesized thematically.
- A narrative account of findings was presented to address the study's aims.
Main Results
- Three emergent themes: Islamic jurisprudence and khuntha people, biomedical ethics and khuntha people, and social construct.
- Despite advancements in science and social equality, khuntha individuals experience stigma within families and communities in the MENA region.
- Healthcare providers, alarmingly, contribute to the stigmatization of people with sexual and gender diversity.
Conclusions
- Khuntha individuals continue to face societal and familial stigma in the MENA region.
- Healthcare providers require enhanced knowledge and communication skills to support intersex individuals.
- Ensuring age-appropriate information, support, and individual choice in gender identity for khuntha people is crucial.
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