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A review by katharina90
The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice by Shon Faye
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."
"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."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Suicide, Transphobia, Police brutality, Murder, Dysphoria, and Classism