A Comprehensive Guide to Intersex


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Description

This comprehensive yet accessible resource provides readers with everything they need to know about intersex - people who are born with any range of sex characteristics that might not fit typical binary notions about male and female bodies.

Covering a wide variety of topics in an easy-to-read way, the book explores what intersex is, what it is not, a detailed overview of its 40 or so different variations, historical and social aspects of intersex and medical intervention, along with practical, proven advice on how professionals can help and support intersex people.

Written by an intersex man with over 65 years of first-hand experience, this book is an ideal introduction for any medical, health and social care professional or student, as well as family members and friends, seeking to improve their practice and knowledge.

Author: Jay Kyle Petersen
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 12/21/2020
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781785926310
ISBN10: 1785926314
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | LGBTQ+ Studies | General
- Social Science | Gender Studies
- Medical | Genetics

About the Author
Jay Kyle Petersen, MSW is an intersex writer, artist, activist and trainer, who has been running Intersex training workshops since 2015. Jay is based in Tucson, Arizona.