Background Information
Intersex is an identity term for Differences in Sexual Development (DSD). DSD is an umbrella set of conditions where the development of chromosomal, gonadal, or anatomic sex is atypical. These conditions may or may not require medical treatment. Use the following resources to learn more about Differences in Sexual Development.
- Access Medicine This link opens in a new windowAn online resource that provides students, updated content, thousands of images and illustrations, interactive self-assessment, case files, time-saving diagnostic and point-of-care tools, a comprehensive search platform, and the ability to view from and download content to a mobile device.
- Intersex Identities - Global Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) HistoryA general overview of Intersex Identities and their medical and sociological implications.
- The Oxford Handbook of Feminist TheoryOutlines the history of intersex activism and some difference between transgender activism and intersex activism.
- Gender and the Science of Difference: Cultural Politics of Contemporary Science and MedicineIn depth e-book resource organized by descriptive chapter titles. Gives a vast amount of information and background regarding intersex treatment and history.