DEI Will Not Die

15: Intersex Inclusion at Work: Why Adding the 'I' Isn't Enough


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In this episode of DEI Will Not DIE, Dr Bree Gorman is joined by Paul Byrne-Moroney to unpack what meaningful inclusion of the intersex community actually requires.

Paul shares his lived experience to challenge common misunderstandings about intersex, including the tendency to conflate biological sex with gender identity. Together, Bree and Paul explore why intersex is not a gender identity or sexuality, and why that distinction matters.

This episode calls out the gap between intention and impact when organisations use the full LGBTIQA acronym without engaging the intersex community. Bree and Paul discuss how this shows up in practice, from conference presentations to the use of Pride flags, and why adding the "I" without consultation is not progress.

This is a practical and honest conversation about moving beyond performative inclusion, being transparent about your scope, and building approaches grounded in genuine engagement, accountability, and respect.

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DEI Will Not DieBy Bree Gorman