"Intersex: A Perspectives on the Medicalization of Intersex" (document)

"Intersex: A Perspective on the Medicalization of Intersex" explores how medical systems have historically treated intersex individuals—people born with variations in sex characteristics—often through early surgeries and interventions aimed at fitting societal norms. The document critiques this medical approach, highlighting its potential harms, including loss of bodily autonomy and psychological impact. It advocates for respecting intersex individuals' rights to make decisions about their bodies and promotes medical practices that prioritize informed consent and accept biological diversity, rather than solely aiming to "normalize" intersex traits.