Trans/forming Feminisms

Trans-feminist Voices Speak Out

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

Trans/forming Feminisms is a groundbreaking anthology that challenges us to build a more inclusive transfeminist politics. A must read for students, academics and social and political activists interested in tackling these compelling and challenging issues.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-10-01
Mått:154 x 230 x 15 mm
Vikt:420 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Canadian Scholars
ISBN:9781894549615
Utmärkelser:Runner-up for IndieFab awards (Gay/Lesbian Nonfiction) 2006

Utforska kategorier

Genusvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Krista Scott-Dixon has a PhD in Women's Studies and currently teaches and does research at York University. She is one of the editors of Trans-Health.com, an online health and fitness zine for trans people, and the author of Doing IT: Women Working in Information Technology.

Recensioner i media

Feminists have long been struggling with how to best relate to transgendered people — and there have been some rough spots along the way. If you want to better understand some of the practical challenges and tough questions that transgendered people pose for feminist theory, you'll find Trans/forming Feminisms provides varied perspectives and valuable insights."" - Aaron H. Devor, Dean, University of Victoria

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction: Trans/forming Feminisms - Krista Scott-DixonSection I: Narratives & VoicesIntroduction - Krista Scott-Dixon1. On the Origins of Gender - Darryl B. Hill2. The Language Puzzle: Is Inclusive Language a Solution? - Alexander Pershai3. Female by Surgery - Lesley Carter4. Sometimes Boy, Sometimes Girl: Learning to be Genderqueer through a Child's Eyes - Shannon E. Wyss5. Walking in the Shadows: Third Gender and Spirituality - Gigi Raven WilburSection II: Identities & AlliancesIntroduction - Krista Scott-Dixon6. Feminist Transmasculinities - reese simpkins7. Where's the Beef? Masculinity as Performed by Feminists - Kyle Scanlon8. Our Bodies Are Not Ourselves: Tranny Guys and the Racialized Class Politics of Embodiment - Bobby Noble9. The Feminist Cross-Dresser - Miqqi Alicia Gilbert10. Queer Femmes Loving FTMs: Towards an Erotic Transgendered Ethics - Susan Driver11. It's a Long Way to the Top: Hierarchies of Legitimacy in Trans Communities - Alaina Hardie12. Miss Whitey Says: A Rant Against Oppression in Mainstream Feminism - Ros SalvadorSection III: Inclusion & ExclusionIntroduction - Margaret Denike13. Acting Queerly: Lawyering for Trans People - barbara findlay14. Women's SPaces Are Not Trans Spaces: Maintaining Boundaries of Respect - A. Nicki15. The Ethics of Exclusion: Gender and Politics at the Michigan Womyn's Festival - Susanne Sreedhar & Michael Hand16. Competing Claims from Disadvantaged Groups: Nixon v. Vancouver Rape Relief Society - Joanna Harris17. Strategic Essentialism on Trial: Legal Interventions and Social Change - Lara KaraianSection IV: Shelter & ViolenceIntroduction - Krista Scott-Dixon18. Understanding Transphobia: Authenticity and Sexual Violence - Talia Mae Bettcher19. Safe at Home: Redefining the Politics of Rape and Its Aftermath - Lynnette Dubois20. Anti-Violence Work in Transition - Joshua Golberg & Caroline White21. Transforming Values / Engendering Policy - Wolfgang VachonConclusion: Towards Transfeminisms - Krista Scott-DixonGlossary - Contributors