From the book reviews: "Gender and Sexual Identity: Transcending Feminist and Queer Theory provides useful tools for therapists and community activists working with adults who identify as transgender or gender fluid. ... There are also three appendices, including a guide for assessing clients' individual readiness, an instrument for assessing cultural competency, and a thorough resource guide for practitioners and researchers working on gender identity issues. ... Admirably balanced in the intersection of theory and praxis, this book speaks to a large potential audience." (Brenda A. Risch, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 59 (36), September, 2014)

• Overview.- Feminist and Queer Theories: The Response to the Social Construction of Gender.- The Quantitative/Positivist Approach to Socially Constructed Identities.- The Qualitative Approach to Socially Constructed Identities.- Transgender and Trans-identity Theory.- Embodied Identities.- Intersectionality and Narratives of Lived Experiences.- Practice and Personal Empowerment.- Coalition Building with Intersectional Identities.- Coalition Building Based on Socially Constructed Oppressed Identities.- Conclusions.- Appendix.- References.- Index.