Page 2 of 4 The controversial procedure, which involves surgically altering the genitals, is designed to “normalize” children who “don’t look right,” according to the beliefs of doctors, and society at large. The modern medical community views intersex children as a “social and psychological emergency.” A gender is selected for each child, with almost all of them assigned to be female, because the surgical techniques are better. Web Links: The Intersex Society of North America