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A review by punky__pie
The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice by Shon Faye
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.
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.
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.