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Author(s)
Elaine Yin-Ling Tsui
Ginny Man-Ching Tam
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5542/2017.09.004
Affiliation(s)
Hong Kong Baptist University,
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong Drama/Theatre and Education Forum,
Hong Kong, China
ABSTRACT
Intersexuality is a general
term referring to an individual who is born with a reproductive anatomy that
does not fit the typical gender binary system. It has always been a mystery as very
little information is currently available to the public in the Chinese
community. It leaves society to remain generally ignorant about the existence
of individuals with intersex status, and in turn, the fear of stigmatization
and exclusion by society compels most affected individuals to conceal their personal
information. Since it is often that frontline professionals, including teachers
and social workers, are more likely to have direct contact with individual with
intersex status, the living experience of affected individuals highly relies on
their knowledge and attitudes towards intersex. Using qualitative-quantitative
mixed method, this pilot study revealed that most of the frontline
professionals possess inadequate knowledge towards intersexuality, let alone
the level of competence in handling affected individuals and their families.
Furthermore, this study provided preliminary evidence to support the
effectiveness of the use of applied drama in cultivating positive change in attitudes
towards intersexuality among frontline professionals. These results are
expected to inform the development of a competence training program for
frontline professionals and to initiate discussion and to raise awareness of
intersexuality in Chinese community.
KEYWORDS
intersexuality, drama education, professional training, attitudes change
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