JOURNAL ARTICLE

Envisioning African Intersex: Challenging Colonial and Racist Legacies in South African Medicine, Amanda Lock Swarr.

  • Published In: Journal of the History of Medicine & Allied Sciences, 2025, v. 80, n. 2. P. 191 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ivey, Jacob 3 of 3

Abstract

Amanda Swarr's monograph delves into the history of intersex in South Africa, exposing the impact of colonialism and scientific racism on the perceptions of intersex individuals. Swarr highlights the flawed scientific work that perpetuated false beliefs about intersex in South Africa, tracing back to the colonial era. The text also explores the activism of intersex individuals in challenging colonial legacies and reshaping societal views on gender. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the historical and sociological aspects of intersex, urging readers to critically reflect on the lasting effects of colonial influences on science and society. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the History of Medicine & Allied Sciences. 2025/04, Vol. 80, Issue 2, p191
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0022-5045
  • DOI:10.1093/jhmas/jrad078
  • Accession Number:184348339
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