Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice by Shon Faye

33 reviews

pandemonic_astrologist's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

It is only through solidarity, compassion and radical reimagining that we can build a more just and joyful world for all of us.

an insightful dive into the history and current state of trans lives - particularly focused on the UK - The Transgender Issue provides glimpses into where we’ve come from, as well as aspirations of where we must go. a great read for anyone wanting to educate themselves on trans lives and the politics that surround us. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia

Minor: Ableism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Abortion, and Classism

bootrat's review against another edition

informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Sexual assault

shhilenceinthelibrary's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

Faye weaves together her own personal experiences, recent research, and political theory deftly. I wish I'd read the paper format so I could check out her citations.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia and Dysphoria

Moderate: Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, and Sexual harassment

ev1's review against another edition

5.0

absolutely essential. shon does an excellent job of making this accessible for everyone it's talking about whilst being still entrenched within equal amounts of theory and practice. 
i also found it incredibly enlightening the efforts to which shon went to place all of the negativity, bigotry and hatred that others have espoused into the context of oppressive systems. whilst yes, we can condemn individuals doing harm, it is so important to relate these instances to wider systemic oppressions.

this should be read by all trans and non-trans people alike.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Suicide

bethvance's review against another edition

challenging hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Outing, Colonisation, Dysphoria, and Classism

bronzeageholly's review against another edition

challenging informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

 A stark and striking look at the facts and figures regarding the moral panic around trans people (mostly focusing on the UK, but with brief look at the USA). 

 

Shon Faye writes incredibly well, succinct and clear, with inarguable analysis and case for improving the lives of trans people. I would advise reading this book as a whole to understand the links between each social issue thoroughly. Yet, I would also suggest picking up the specific chapters that you may feel you lack a full awareness of (e.g., homelessness or incarceration or domestic violence). Each picks apart and expertly counters misinformation and shares the reality of living as a trans person in the UK. 

 

While I whole-heartedly recommend this book, it is also very very hard-hitting. It took me a long time to read due to needing to take a lot of breaks. Please be aware of any trigger warnings when you pick up this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Deadnaming, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Transphobia, Violence, Police brutality, Lesbophobia, Outing, Dysphoria, and Classism

Minor: Addiction, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Mental illness

ayliereading's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia

Minor: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Violence

laurahartfield's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Transphobia, and Murder

punky__pie's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative medium-paced

5.0

It cannot be understated how well-researched and structured this book is. It defied all of my expectations. It manages to position transphobia as the central issue without approaching transphobia as a one-dimensional issue in society
If you have ever wanted to understand the challenges trans and non-binary folks in the UK face, this book is a fantastic read. Faye covers everything from class issues to medical discrimination and provides a lengthy bibliography at the end of the book, allowing the reader to verify claims. I don't think I can explain how amazing this book is. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Sexual violence, Medical trauma, Outing, and Classism

Minor: Violence and Abortion

Unsurprisingly this book covers transphobia in great detail. Regardless of your position in society, if you are trans, you will likely find references to transphobia you've faced in your life in this book. BUT you can certainly skip sensitive chapters and still understand the book.

katharina90's review

informative medium-paced

4.5

This book highlights the importance of intersectionality in the context of trans liberation. It really shines in the last two chapters where the author dissects the normalization of transphobia in British left-leaning/'progressive' spaces, as can be seen in the prevalence of anti-trans feminism in the UK and anti-trans sentiments within the LGBTQ+ community. 

"There can be no trans liberation under capitalism." 

"The whiteness and unexamined colonialism of mainstream UK feminism correlate directly with its tendencies towards transphobia." 

"[T]heory should only ever play second fiddle to the practical work of movement-building, resource-allocation, care and solidarity."

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Suicide, Transphobia, Police brutality, Murder, Dysphoria, and Classism