Trans

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Transgender Life Stories from South Africa

av Ruth Morgan, Charl Marais, Joy Rosemary Wellbeloved

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Format:
Häftad (paperback)
Utgiven:
2009-11-01
Språk:
Engelska
TRANS: Transgender life stories from South Africa takes the reader on a journey into the many worlds inhabited by transgender South Africans. The life stories recounted in this collection are both inspiring and compelling and reveal the courage and strength of each of the story tellers involved. The narratives detail the constant challenges of living in a country, that, despite its progressive Constitution, is still host to myriad prejudices and misunderstandings when it comes to trans people. With more than twenty original voices from the trans community in South Africa, the book is a journal of shared experiences for trans people and a fascinating point of departure for interested members of the general public. The contributors who 'transitioned, are transitioning or will transition', have all been actively involved in the process of making the book and have a great deal to say about their personal experiences of being transgender today. Their illuminating and touching life stories are complemented by the extraordinary photographs by renowned photographer, Robert Hamblin. Many of the stories collected here touch on the isolation that transgender people often feel in their communities. Transgender issues are a taboo subject for discussion, which are either ignored by the media, or covered in an invasive, insensitive and sensationalist way. The stories stress the need to provide accurate information, counter negative stereotypes, reduce discrimination, provide transgender people with honest representations of their lives, and offer visible, positive role models. This title brings us all a small step closer to a future where no young transgender person in South Africa grows up in isolation and despair.

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Trans (häftad)
  • Titel: Trans
  • ISBN: 9781920196226
  • Förlag: Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
  • Utgivningsland: Sydafrika
  • Utgivningsort: Johannesburg
  • Illustrationer: Illustrations
  • Antal sidor: 244
  • Vikt: 412 g
  • Höjd: 235 mm
  • Antal komponenter: 1
  • Format: Häftad (paperback)