{"product_id":"a-comprehensive-guide-to-intersex-paperback","title":"A Comprehensive Guide to Intersex - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJay Kyle Petersen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristina M. Laukaitis\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive yet accessible resource provides readers with everything they need to know about intersex - people who are born with any range of sex characteristics that might not fit typical binary notions about male and female bodies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCovering a wide variety of topics in an easy-to-read way, the book explores what intersex is, what it is not, a detailed overview of its 40 or so different variations, historical and social aspects of intersex and medical intervention, along with practical, proven advice on how professionals can help and support intersex people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by an intersex man with over 65 years of first-hand experience, this book is an ideal introduction for any medical, health and social care professional or student, as well as family members and friends, seeking to improve their practice and knowledge.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay Kyle Petersen\u003c\/b\u003e was born in 1952 with a rare variation of intersex called intersex male of genetic and hormonal origin in a small county hospital in Pipestone, Minnesota, a conservative rural farming area, raised on a small family owned dairy farm near - by located in Southwest Minnesota in the Upper Midwest Plains of the United States of America. His grandmother Alice was his lifelong ally. He received his Master of Social Work from Arizona State University and holds additional Masters Degrees in Philosophy\/Religion from San Jose State University, Master of Music Education University of Northern Colorado and a Bachelor of Art in Studio Art from Southwest Minnesota State University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 2018 he was asked by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London to write \u003ci\u003eA Comprehensive Guide To Intersex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003epublished in 2021 a definitive resource guide for professionals, parents, allies and anyone interested in learning more about intersex\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e His book is cataloged in 570 libraries and 22 countries.\u003cbr\u003eIn 2025 National Public Radio (NPR) The Show KJZZ Phoenix, Arizona interviewed Jay about his book and intersex basics education. And 2025 Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, Minnesota selected and archived Jay for his significant contribution to the State of Minnesota for writing his book. Jay's intersex narrative, \u003ci\u003eA Changed Life: Becoming True to Who I Am \u003c\/i\u003eis published in 'Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics A Journal of Qualitative Research', 2015, Johns Hopkins University Press and in VOICES, Intersex Symposium, 2016, Johns Hopkins. His MSW dissertation \u003ci\u003eThe Mental and\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePhysical Health Characteristics of Homeless Women, Tucson, Arizona, 2001\u003c\/i\u003e was used by then Governor Janet Napolitano in policy development making process for women throughout the State of Arizona before she was appointed Head of Homeland Security by President Barack Obama. Jay served his country in AmeriCorp National Service as a case manager working with homeless veterans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jay's art painting career began in 1977 after he broke free from drug and alcohol addictions. Among his many exhibits include: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minnesota Gallery; Museum of Contemporary Art, Tucson, de Young Museum, San Francisco. Permanent collections of his paintings include IHLIA LGBTI Heritage Museum, Amsterdam Netherlands and Schwulen Museum Berlin, Germany. Among his many donations of art include a shelter for trafficked women and children, domestic violence shelters, an orphanage in Mexico and children's neurology ward, Beijing China. \u003cbr\u003e In 2017 a short documentary \u003ci\u003eJAY \u003c\/i\u003edirected by Nickolas Duarte Crown Chimp Productions, Tucson, Arizona premiered at the St. Louis International Film festival and went on to win Best of Arizona film festival in 2018. Jay has shared his story and taught Intersex 101 workshops in Arizona beginning in 2015 which expanded to include Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island. \u003cbr\u003e Jay's art painting website at https: \/\/www.jaykylepetersen.com \u003cbr\u003e NPR podcast https: \/\/www.kjzz.org\/the-show\/2025-05-22\/were-born-this-way-without- a-choice-how-trumps-policies-on-gender-impact-intersex-people\u003cbr\u003e Documentary JAY at www.crownchimp.com\/jay \u003cbr\u003e MSW Dissertation at Proquest or www.kobo.com \u003cbr\u003e His story is archived at - theoutwordsarchive.org\u003cbr\u003e Minnesota Historical Society https: \/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/ff9c23776f1d4b729caac2d034f2a09f\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 21, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53653548892467,"sku":"9781785926310","price":68.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/b6c26dl1Sh9781785926310.webp?v=1783997649","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-intersex-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}