Out of the O.r. and into the Streets: Exploring the Impact of Intersex Media Activism

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Preves, Sharon E.
Copyright Year	2006
Abstract	Babies are born intersexed, with ambiguous genitalia or other reproductive anatomical features, every day. Physical sexual ambiguity occurs frequently, affecting approximately one in 2000 births. Most infants born intersexed are surgically and hormonally altered to reflect the sexual anatomy associated with “standard” female or male sex assignment. This article explores the mobilization and methods of intersex individuals and their allies to destigmatize intersexuality and to alter the medical treatment they receive. I explore the intersex movement’s use of mass media as a strategic activist tool and the implications of this mobilization for cultural and medical reform, arguing that media attention to intersex medicalization has been instrumental in initiating clinical reform.
File Format	PDF HTM / HTML
DOI	10.1016/s0895-9935(04)13006-4
Alternate Webpage(s)	http://www.aissg.org/PDFs/Preves-Onto-Streets-2005.pdf
Alternate Webpage(s)	https://doi.org/10.1016/s0895-9935%2804%2913006-4
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article