Ep 73 Mani Mitchell Intersex Interview

The Queer Life podcast

In tonight’s episode of The Queer Life Radio show, Kaiya Kramer interviews Mani Mitchell and their work in the intersex community.

This episode airs live Friday February 5th, 2016 at 6–8pm on KBBF 89.1 FM, replayed on Tuesday night on KBBF 89.1 FM, replayed on Wednesday night at 6–8pm on KWTF 88.1 FM, and live on YouTube here.

https://youtu.be/Pe5fyaxmcys

Mani Mitchell Intersex Interview

Mani Mitchell came to the U.S. 20 years ago to attend the world’s first retreat for intersex people.

Definition of Intersex (according to Wikipedia):

Intersex, in humans and other animals, describes variations in sex characteristics including chromosomes, gonads, or genitals “that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies”.[1] Such variations may involve genital ambiguity, and combinations of chromosomal genotype and sexual phenotype other than XY-male and XX-female.[2][3] Intersex people were previously referred to as hermaphrodites, but the term has fallen out of favor as it is considered to be misleading and stigmatizing.

Hermaphrodites Speak! Classification: Videos Imagine growing up knowing you were different, not quite knowing why and feeling like you were the only person in the world like you. Meet Angela, David, Heidi, Tom, Mani, Cheryl, Max and Hida as they tell their stories of growing up intersexed. Share their joy at finally meeting other people who are intersexed. Be amazed as you witness intersex people speaking out for the first time in their lives! See the review in Journal of Sex Research. You can request a copy as a thank you gift when you make a donation. It is also available for purchase. Chase, Cheryl. 1997. Hermaphrodites Speak! Rohnert Park: Intersex Society of North America. video tape (30 minutes).

Mani is also a of InteradvocatesWe are raising intersex visibility, empowering young intersex advocates and promoting laws and policies that … AIC Response to NIH SGM Strategic Plan.

Mani is currently in the U.S.

Here’s some of the LGBT headlines that I’ll be covering as well:

• John Oliver: Transgender Rights

Thanks for listening!

-Kaiya KramerHost of The Queer Life Radio Show

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