Tuesday night: Intersex 101 - 1 in 2000

It is estimated that 1 in 2,000 children are born with genitals, chromosomes and/or reproductive organs that obviously fall outside of the (narrow) medical definition of male or female. Unfortunately children born with intersex conditions are often surgically mutilated without their consent. Even when children are able to escape surgery, it is difficult to escape the stigma, shame and secrecy that comes along with having a body that doctors and society tell you is "different."

Caitlin Childs will present this workshop, which will include a basic introduction to intersex issues and activism, as well as Caitlin's personal story of being intersex. Some or all of the film 'One in 2000' by Ajae Clearway which explores the the societal context and personal experience of growing up intersex will be shown and there will be time for q&a and discussion.

This event will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 4/7/09 at Agnes Scott College in the Teasley Auditorium which is located in the Science Building off W. Dougherty St. This event is presented by the LGBTQIA Collective.

For more information about Caitlin, please visit: http://caitlinpetrakischilds.wordpress.com/