WOMHER mini-symposium: Gender, sex and reproduction – perspectives from different disciplines
- Date: 15 May 2025, 13:15–16:30
- Location: Humanities Theatre
- Type: Lecture
- Organiser: WOMHER
- Contact person: womher@uu.se
This mini-symposium brings together diverse perspectives on gender diversity, gender dysphoria, intersex conditions and female reproduction. We will examine biological, medical and sociocultural dimensions, addressing both clinical challenges and broader societal implications. Through interdisciplinary discussions, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of these complex issues and their impact on individuals and communities, involving attendees from various scientific disciplines.
The program
13:15 - Gender Identity Development from a Biopsychosocial Perspective
Baudewijntje Kreukels, Department of Medical Psychology, Amsterdam University Medical Center
14:00 - Politics of Gender Dysphoria
Gabriele Griffin, Centre for Gender Research, Uppsala University
14:30 - Fika break
15:00 - Scientific Controversies Surrounding the Treatment of Intersex Conditions
Erika Alm, Department of Cultural Sciences, University of Gothenburg
15:30 - Stigmatized Care: How Healthcare Mistreatment and Socialized Marginalization Shape Transgender Health
Kristen Clark, Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University
16:00 - Chemical Exposures and Female Reproduction
Pauliina Damdimopoulou, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention, and Technology, Karolinska Institutet