Intersex people are born with variations of sex chromosomal genotype and phenotype other than XY-male and XX-female. Often these variations are hereditary, although they may spontaneously occur as well. Karyotype testing of a tissue sample may be used to determine your genotype.
In the early 2000s, the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) conducted an inquiry on behalf of the Commonwealth regarding the protection and use of human genetic information, which had many important implications for people living with intersex variations and future generations.
In the early 2000s, the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) conducted an inquiry on behalf of the Commonwealth regarding the protection and use of human genetic information, which had many important implications for people living with intersex variations and future generations.
World Health Organisation discusses principles of sex and gender
Scientific American article by Sally Lehrman on May 30, 2007. Eric Vilain discusses the biology and politics of mixed-sex individuals, arguing that terms such as "hermaphrodite" and "intersex" are vague and hurtful.
2018 "Social Studies of Science" article by David Andrew Griffiths
This information sheet was prepared by the Australian Pyschological Association for parents and families of children born with intersex variations and the mental health professionals who work with them.
This information sheet was prepared by the Australian Pyschological Association for parents and families of children born with intersex variations and the mental health professionals who work with them.
2018 "Social Studies of Science" article by David Andrew Griffiths
