Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The article argues that the medicalization of intersex conditions, often justified under an "emergency" rationale, undermines the autonomy and human rights of intersex individuals, particularly children. It critiques the framing of intersex as a medical emergency, which allows clinicians to bypass informed consent and prioritize the interests of families and medical professionals over those of the intersex individual. The article advocates for a shift in approach, emphasizing human rights protections and the need to respect the autonomy of intersex persons.
Disciplines
Human Rights Law | Law | Law and Gender | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | Medical Jurisprudence
Recommended Citation
Morgan Holmes,
Distracted Attentions: Intersexuality and Human Rights Protections,
12
Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
127
(2005).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol12/iss1/10
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