LGBTQIA+ Intersex Awareness
This Intersex Awareness short course provides a deeper look at what it means to be intersex.
Intersex is the general term that refers to individuals who are born with physical or genetic variations that do not fit typical or societal definitions of male or female. This course looks at the history of this community, challenges some of the common misconceptions that people have about intersex individuals and their lived experiences, and explains at some of the issues faced by intersex individuals today.
The course also explores the growing understanding and awareness of this community, its activists and advocates, and explains what it means to be an intersex ally.
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- Explains and explores allyship
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*Annual price per unit unless stated otherwise
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About the Intersex Awareness Online Training Course
In this course we will look more closely at intersex variations.
In the following sections you can learn what we mean by intersex, learn about intersex history and culture and the lived experience of intersex people today.
Aims of the course
The aim of the course is to improve your understanding of what it means to be intersex and to understand how to support and advocate for intersex people.
Who is the Intersex Awareness online training course for?
This course is for anyone who wishes to become an ally to the intersex community and improve their knowledge and understanding.
Course content
1What is intersex?
Intersex is a general term that refers to individuals who are born with physical or genetic variations that do not fit typical or societal definitions of male or female. These variations can include differences in reproductive or sexual anatomy, hormones or chromosomes.
This section explains and explores some of the more common intersex traits and conditions and explains individuality. We also take a look at intersex as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
2Intersex Terminology
Intersex people use many different terms to describe themselves, their bodies, sex characteristics and identities.
This section looks at some of the terminology that you may hear used and provides you with a deeper explanation of interphobia, VSC, CAMAB, CAFAB, intergender, endo sex and legal sex.
3Intersex history and intersex today
Recorded recognition of sex as a spectrum goes as far back as Aristotle and Hippocrates. This section looks at intersex people throughout history and the ways in which terminology has changed throughout the years. We look at the challenging of medical interventions as well as the increased visibility of intersex people, and the recognition of intersex rights and concerns.
Support and advocacy groups are included in this section as well as information about intersex awareness days, symbols, campaigners and activists.
4Challenges
Many of the challenges faced by intersex people are rooted in society’s expectations that everybody will fit within one of two biological sexes – male and female – and that physically they will reflect our physical expectations of those two sexes.
In this section we explore some of the challenges faced by intersex people including legal recognition and protection, intersex human rights violations, international collaboration, stigma and discrimination, intersex erasure and lack of awareness.
5Common misconceptions
Traditionally, in our culture and society, we have had a very binary conception of biological sex – that people are male or female, and that everyone’s biological and genetic characteristics fit into one of these two categories.
This chapter challenges some of the common misconceptions people may hold about intersex people and answers common questions with factual information, statistics and evidence.
Furthering education and awareness about people who are intersex is crucial in breaking down the stereotypes and misunderstandings which can compound the feelings of isolation felt by many intersex people.
6Health and Wellness
This chapter looks at historic and current health and wellness, including medical intervention, mental health, sexual and reproductive health and intersex inclusive healthcare.
7Relationships
Intersex is not an identity or a sexual orientation but rather a biological aspect of a person’s being. Intersex people, like all individuals, can have diverse sexual orientations. Their intersex status does not determine their orientation, and intersex people may identify as male, female or non-binary.
This section looks at the relationships intersex people may have and challenges misunderstanding and stigma.
You’ll also learn about disclosure and medical and sexual considerations.
8How to be an Ally
Being an ally means supporting and advocating for the rights and well-being of marginalised groups, even if you are not a part of those groups yourself.
This in depth section explains the importance of allyship and is full of tips and advice on being an ally to intersex individuals.
9Conclusion
After completing this course, you may also be interested in exploring the other allyship courses in our LGBTQIA+ Awareness 6 Course Training Bundle.
We also offer Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training and a number of courses focusing on individual wellbeing.
For more information and workplace support, take a look at the rest of our Employment & HR online training courses here. You may also be interested in exploring our LGBTQIA+ Awareness 6 Course Training Bundle.
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What is included?
Our course(s), designed by topic specialists, are simple and easy to use and can be completed at a learner’s own pace and at a time that suits them. The course(s) are available via our learning platform, Activbase, which provides 24/7 access to learning resources and digital training records. Certificates are available upon completion of courses.
When purchasing for larger groups of people, our simple onboarding process can help setup the Activbase platform to meet the specific needs of your organisation.
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How is it delivered?
Modules are delivered via our online learning platform, Activbase or available in alternative formats for use on a customer’s own Learning Management System (LMS). Once payment has been received, you will be sent an email from RealSense confirming your purchase followed by a separate email from our Activbase Learning Platform with details on how to access your course(s). Access is available 24/7 for the duration of your license. Customers requiring a different course format e.g. SCORM for use on their own LMS, please contact us with your requirements.
LGBTQIA+ Intersex Awareness
Upon successful completion, a certificate of achievement is available and or automatically added to a learner’s digital record.
Digital certificate(s) – print, download, store
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Product Specification
This module is designed to operate on industry standard multimedia PC compatible computers / laptops and or mobile devices with a suitable processor e.g. 2.0GHz Intel or AMD Processor, 4GB RAM or higher. A good reliable internet connection is required of at least 3Mb+/sec.
Web Browsers
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Screen Readers
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Q: How do I access the online learning course?
A: The course is accessed via our own Activbase learning platform, or can be made available as a SCORM object for you to upload to your own Learning Management System.
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Q: Is the course accredited?
Most of our courses are accredited by relevant authorities / approval bodies applicable to the course such as CPD, RoSPA or IIRSM. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any specific standard / approval requirements.
Q: Will I get a certificate?
All courses come with a certificate of achievement in recognition of completing the course successfully. A digital record is stored with each learner’s history and certificates are available for access and download.
Q: What if I fail my course?
If you do not achieve the pass rate for the course then you will be given the opportunity to review the training content and attempt the assessment again. With some of the video based courses, the course may be locked on a third failed attempt, subject to a review by your organisation administrator of a member of the RealSense support team.
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