Intersex people
The articles in this category are aimed at intersex people – it is a mix of empowerment, awareness, and support.
This article starts with a theoretical explanation of why intersex people are not visible in society and then goes into the question of what stands in the way of a coming out.
Top female athletes with androgen levels in the male range are required by sports federations to undergo medical treatment before they are allowed to compete again in women's competitions. This requirement is now under fire. The fact that doctors involved in sex testing also interfere in the medical treatment of sportswomen is an additional problem.
Support groups often don't know what to do when it comes to intersex issues. This page tells you what you can do if you are looking for help with problems directly or indirectly related to sex diversity.
The Malta Declaration. This statement was produced by 30 international intersex organizations at the Third International Intersex Forum held in Valletta, Malta between November 29 and December 1, 2013.
Throughout time, it has become apparent that the definition of man and woman is highly dependent on the state of technology at the time. This article traces that history from the ideas of Aristotle to today.
Do chromosomes determine your sex? The short answer is no. But it remains a difficult topic for many people. What is up with chromosomes? And how can we better define biological sex in school and university teaching materials? This article not only explains the complexities of the diverse spectrum that is biological sex, but also addresses the problematic definition of 'man' and 'woman'.
What is sex diversity? How many intersex people are out there? Do (pseudo) hermaphrodites exist? These kinds of questions and many more are answered on this page. Therefore, the article is a good starting point for those who want to learn more about sex diversity.
Here you will find an imcomplete list of intersex organisations and inclusive organisations when it comes to intersex. Patient or support groups, human rights and LGBTI organisations are also included.
