Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity
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This classic manifesto is "a foundational text for anyone hoping to understand transgender politics and culture in the U.S. today" (NPR) *Named as one of...
This classic manifesto is "a foundational text for anyone hoping to understand transgender politics and culture in the U.S. today" (NPR)
*Named as one of 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of All Time by Ms. Magazine* In Whipping Girl, biologist and trans activist Julia Serano shares her experiences and insights--both pre- and post-transition--to reveal the ways in which fear, suspicion, and dismissiveness toward femininity shape our attitudes toward trans women, as well as gender and sexuality as a whole. Serano's well-honed arguments and pioneering advocacy stem from her ability to bridge the gap between the often-disparate biological and social perspectives on gender. In this provocative manifesto, she exposes how deep-rooted the cultural belief is that femininity is frivolous, weak, and passive. In addition to debunking popular misconceptions about being transgender, Serano makes the case that today's feminists and transgender activists must work to embrace and empower femininity--in all of its wondrous forms.
Author: Julia Serano
Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
Published: 03/08/2016
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781580056229
Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2016 pg. 54
About the Author
Julia Serano is the author of four books, including Sexed Up. Her writing has been published in the New York Times, the Guardian, TIME, Salon, Out, and Bitch. Serano holds a PhD in biochemistry from Columbia University. She lives in Oakland, California.
*Named as one of 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of All Time by Ms. Magazine* In Whipping Girl, biologist and trans activist Julia Serano shares her experiences and insights--both pre- and post-transition--to reveal the ways in which fear, suspicion, and dismissiveness toward femininity shape our attitudes toward trans women, as well as gender and sexuality as a whole. Serano's well-honed arguments and pioneering advocacy stem from her ability to bridge the gap between the often-disparate biological and social perspectives on gender. In this provocative manifesto, she exposes how deep-rooted the cultural belief is that femininity is frivolous, weak, and passive. In addition to debunking popular misconceptions about being transgender, Serano makes the case that today's feminists and transgender activists must work to embrace and empower femininity--in all of its wondrous forms.
Author: Julia Serano
Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
Published: 03/08/2016
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781580056229
Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2016 pg. 54
About the Author
Julia Serano is the author of four books, including Sexed Up. Her writing has been published in the New York Times, the Guardian, TIME, Salon, Out, and Bitch. Serano holds a PhD in biochemistry from Columbia University. She lives in Oakland, California.