The term "pathologization" refers to the process through which certain medical conditions are viewed as abnormalities that require treatment or correction. In recent years, intersex individuals have...
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: Sexuality in the medical field: exploring pathologization of intersex people
Intersex refers to people born with sex characteristics that do not fit typical male/female binary definitions.
Someone may be born with genitals that are neither exclusively female nor male....
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: Rejecting binary gender norms: the need for intersex body autonomy
The term "intersex" refers to people who have variations in their sex characteristics that do not fit into typical male/female categories. This means they may have genitalia that are neither...
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: Intersex realities: incorporating them into medical education to improve patient care and reduce stigma.
Is medical progress possible without addressing the moral weight of past harms to intersex people?
The answer is yes, because the moral weight of past harms cannot be changed. Medical advancements...
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: Is medical progress possible without addressing the moral weight of past harms to intersex people?
Sexuality is defined by scientific study as the biological differences between male and female reproductive systems, but there are individuals who have both sets of genitalia. These people are called...
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: How an intersexcentered approach to medicine challenges sciences binary structures
As technology advances, more people are identifying as intersex, which means they have physical characteristics that don't fit into typical male/female categories.
Some doctors still treat...
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: What is it like to be intersex? how advocates are challenging binary gender norms and fighting for bodily autonomy
Normalization is a process where individuals are forced to conform to societal norms, expectations, or standards that may not reflect their true identity. In the context of medical treatment for...
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: What is normalization in medicine, and why does it harm intersex individuals?
Inclusive museums are spaces that promote equitable access to history through the inclusion of underrepresented narratives, perspectives, and experiences. They aim to challenge dominant narratives...
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: Uncovering the hidden histories of marginalized genders in inclusive museums
Intersex narratives are an important part of gender identity movement. Intersex individuals have been marginalized for too long due to societal norms that dictate what it means to be...
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: The powerful role of intersex narratives in challenging binary gender norms
Some people have variations in their genital anatomy that fall outside of typical male or female categories. These conditions are known as intersex traits. Intersex is a general term used to describe...
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: A guide to understanding intersex traits and their impact on sexuality