People with intersex variations, previously termed “hermaphrodites”, have always existed and historical records of their lives appear in various texts. However, in countries like Australia, intersex has not always been understood, accepted nor tolerated. Activism and advocacy from organisations such as the AISSGA have helped to reshape societal perceptions of people with intersex variations.
Consultations with children, young people and families living with different sex development by dsdfamilies (2019)
Research prepared by Tiffany Jones, Bonnie Hart, Morgan Carpenter, Gavi Ansara, William Leonard, and Jayne Lucke in 2016.
In November 2017, various members of IPSA appeared on an episode of SBS Insight
2015 video featuring members of Intersex Youth Advocacy Group
2008 book by Katrina Karkazis
In this episode of InQueery, intersex advocate and video producer Maria Tridas breaks down the origins of the term "intersex."
2018 article in "Feminist Formations" by Katrina Karkazis and Rebecca M. Jordan-Young using strategies from critical race studies and feminist studies of science, medicine and the body, we examine the covert operation of race and region in a regulation restricting the natural levels of testosterone in women athletes.
2016 report by the UN General Assembly which makes special mention of sport and healthy lifestyles and the right to health of key populations and groups, including people with intersex variations.
More than understanding what is "intersex" and the textbook definition, maybe we should be asking who are intersex people and what are their experiences?
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