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peroyvind's review against another edition
4.0
Solid. Mykje bra info og ein god innføring i emnet. Melder knallhardt.
snow_phie's review against another edition
5.0
An important and much needed book, particularly given the anti-trans and LGBT backlash the UK is experiencing at the moment.
Shon writes clearly and compellingly, including the voices and perspectives of actual trans people (seems obvious and yet happens very little among trans 'commentators'). She takes an intersectional lens and stays away from the dog whistle issues that normally dominate the debate (bathrooms, women's sports, etc.)
Instead she focuses on access to healthcare, employment discrimination, sex work, the prison system, etc. What I loved the most about the book is how she draws connections between issues and movements, calling for alliances and finding common ground to achieve the systemic change so desperately needed for many.
She also provides meaningful context to the LGBT movement in the UK, looking at historical people who would be read as trans or non binary today, making sense of how the T and the LGB are intrinsically linked, and the complex history of feminism and trans people.
Essential read to any person who aspires to something better, for trans and cis people alike. I will leave you with this quote: "Misogyny, homophobia and transphobia share much of the same DNA. To the patriarchy, we all do gender wrong."
Shon writes clearly and compellingly, including the voices and perspectives of actual trans people (seems obvious and yet happens very little among trans 'commentators'). She takes an intersectional lens and stays away from the dog whistle issues that normally dominate the debate (bathrooms, women's sports, etc.)
Instead she focuses on access to healthcare, employment discrimination, sex work, the prison system, etc. What I loved the most about the book is how she draws connections between issues and movements, calling for alliances and finding common ground to achieve the systemic change so desperately needed for many.
She also provides meaningful context to the LGBT movement in the UK, looking at historical people who would be read as trans or non binary today, making sense of how the T and the LGB are intrinsically linked, and the complex history of feminism and trans people.
Essential read to any person who aspires to something better, for trans and cis people alike. I will leave you with this quote: "Misogyny, homophobia and transphobia share much of the same DNA. To the patriarchy, we all do gender wrong."
athenian_frog's review against another edition
challenging
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medium-paced
5.0
I’m blown away by how carefully and concisely Shon Faye discussed this topic. It’s not easy to get me glued to a nonfiction book like I do with fiction but she did it! I found myself thinking about her analysis even when I wasn’t reading, which only made me want to continue. Crazy.
There is a lot of analysis on both American and British attitudes surrounding trans people, along with gender nonconformity overall. She does a great job of showing how integral liberating these groups is to providing everyone with a better life. Homelessness, poverty, sex work, incarceration, police brutality, and corporate sponsorship are all things she touches on with nuance. I was pretty impressed.
The interviews and cases of violence against trans people were very eye-opening. I recommend reading, for sure.
There is a lot of analysis on both American and British attitudes surrounding trans people, along with gender nonconformity overall. She does a great job of showing how integral liberating these groups is to providing everyone with a better life. Homelessness, poverty, sex work, incarceration, police brutality, and corporate sponsorship are all things she touches on with nuance. I was pretty impressed.
The interviews and cases of violence against trans people were very eye-opening. I recommend reading, for sure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicide, Religious bigotry, Murder, Outing, and Sexual harassment
eleana's review against another edition
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4.75
Very good book! I think honestly everyone should read this, it does great with explaining issues simply, giving various perspectives and context to each issue presented in each chapter
rasma's review against another edition
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5.0
beteboe's review against another edition
4.0
Just incredibly well written and researched. A book I want to have in my home
alexandra_kat's review against another edition
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5.0
An incredible book, and an essential read.