13 November 2010
THERE are two fundamental issues that must be considered when considering terminology around intersex. Scientific nomenclature: INTERSEX is a scientific term that describes all differences of sex biology within the animal kingdom that are not hermaphroditic. Terminology such as “hermaphrodite”, “pseudo-hermaphrodite”, “disorders” and “conditions” have been used in some medical literature to describe intersex differences [...]
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23 October 2010
INTERSEX advocacy group Organisation Intersex International (OII) Australia is calling for more support from the GLBT community support in advocating for the rights of intersex people. OII president Gina Wilson said it was crucial intersex issues be aired during the Australian Human Rights Commission’s sexual orientation, sex and gender identity discrimination consultation, currently underway. “It [...]
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