The Intersex Mapping Study at DCU

We want to learn about what life is like for the intersex community so we can help bring about positive change. The official title of our study is: Mapping the Lived Experiences of Intersex/Variations of Sex Characteristics in Ireland: Contextualising Lay and Professional Knowledge to Enable Development of Appropriate Law and Policy

Our team is led by Dr. Tanya Ní Mhuirthile from the School of Law and Government. Tanya is a legal expert on the subject of how the law affects the lives of intersex people. Prof. Anthony Staines (Health Systems/Public Health) and Dr. Mel Duffy (Sociology) are both from the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health. Dr. Maria Feeney (Sociology & Education) is based at the School of Law and Government. Our study is funded by the Irish Research Council's COALESCE Fund. Internationally renowned intersex advocates are members of our Steering Committee.