February 03, 2005
Feb 8 | Intersexuality and Intersex Activism
Emory University’s Department of Women's Studies, the Office of LGBT Life, the LGBT Programming Council and the Center for Ethics will sponsor a workshop in intersexuality 6-8pm, February 8 in DUC 250. The workshop will include a basic introduction to intersex issues and activism, including the workshop leader's personal story of being intersexed
For directions call the DUC Infodesk at (404) 727-8425. For more information, contact workshop leader Caitlin Childs.
What is intersex?
It is estimated that one in 2,000 children are born with genitals, chromosomes and/or reproductive organs that obviously fall outside of the (narrow) medical definition of male or female. Unfortunately children born with intersex conditions are often surgically mutilated without their consent. In the United States alone it is estimated that five such surgeries are performed every day. Even when children are able to escape surgery, it is difficult to escape the stigma, shame and secrecy that comes along with a body that doctors and society tell you is "different."
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