Well, you have me there. NOT.
I think that we are confusing mutation with evolution.
Main Entry: evo·lu·tion
Pronunciation: "e-v&-'lü-sh&n, "E-v&-
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin evolution-, evolutio unrolling, from evolvere
Date: 1622
1 : one of a set of prescribed movements
2 a : a process of change in a certain direction : UNFOLDING b : the action or an instance of forming and giving something off : EMISSION c (1) : a process of continuous change from a lower, simpler, or worse to a higher, more complex, or better state : GROWTH (2) : a process of gradual and relatively peaceful social, political, and economic advance d : something evolved
3 : the process of working out or developing
4 a : the historical development of a biological group (as a race or species) : PHYLOGENY b : a theory that the various types of animals and plants have their origin in other preexisting types and that the distinguishable differences are due to modifications in successive generations
5 : the extraction of a mathematical root
6 : a process in which the whole universe is a progression of interrelated phenomena.
As we evolve from primitive man to 21st century man, we have developed a far ranging scope of abilities. Some better than others of course. But, into life some rain/radiation must fall. Mutation for the most part is considered an unwanted altercation from a working formulae that is for the most part considered estranged and outcast.
My point: For now, and most likely for the foreseeable future, man will never have the ability to give life. This is and always will be a female attribute. Yes, their is the "test-tube" baby but really, that still does not make men capable of giving birth.
There may very well be a hierarchy of values that we can rely on to ascert our continuation as a species, but, mutational value will always be considered a deviation from the accepted norm.
Thus the word deviant and how it has been attached to our community.
Main Entry: de·vi·ant
Pronunciation: -&nt
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
: deviating especially from an accepted norm <deviant behavior>
- deviant noun
We as a community may not like this term and consider it condescending to our value in this society.
Main Entry: con·de·scend
Pronunciation: "kän-di-'send
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French condescendre, from Late Latin condescendere, from Latin com- + descendere to descend
Date: 14th century
1 a : to descend to a less formal or dignified level : UNBEND b : to waive the privileges of rank
2 : to assume an air of superiority
Recently reported in the U.S. News & World Report, it is being considered that during an economic crisis, more girls than boys are born. In addition, a study in England during World War II demonstrated that there was an unusually high about of births that could be considered gender (sex) questionable. This is where "mutation" may well reside. If everyone has 46 chromosomes and someone pops up with 47, we call that a "mutation" or deviation from the normal populace. It is not meant to degrade, just a quantifying method of where this particular person fits on the scale of heredity and of course statistics.
The perception of conditions that are related to an elevated stress level may really be the primer for our communities existience. Just hypothetical but still, gaining credibility among the medical and academic communities which includes a minority from our own community as well. :|
Please, nothing about those mutant ninja turtles....!!!
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if post-op transexuals had a 50% suicide rate, researchers would be jumping all over the opportunity to research and publish their findings of this gross abnormality. If I was a PhD student, I know I would be. Further, one would think doctors that perform the surgery would be publishing their own findings (case studies).
