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I am not my chromosomes — science, rights, and the intersex experience
Podcast |
Big Ideas
Publisher |
ABC Podcasts
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
Politics
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Jan 03, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:54:05

"Are they a girl or a boy?" That question is often asked about a newborn. But what if you're born with genetic variations in sexual development, also known as intersex conditions, and possess both typical male and female physical traits? New legislation tabled in the ACT is set to limit the scope of medical treatments and surgeries for such children. Intersex activists have campaigned hard for the law saying the human rights of the child to bodily autonomy is paramount. But some argue not all lived-experience voices are being heard, and are concerned the new laws could criminalise clinicians, carers and parents.

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