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A provocative manifesto, Whipping Girl tells the powerful story of Julia Serano, a transsexual woman whose supremely intelligent writing reflects her diverse background as a lesbian transgender activist and professional biologist. Serano shares her experiences and observations - both pre- and post-transition - to reveal the ways in which fear, suspicion, and dismissiveness toward femininity shape our societal attitudes toward trans women, as well as gender and sexuality as a whole. Serano's well-honed arguments stem from her ability to bridge the gap between the often-disparate biological and social perspectives on gender. She exposes how deep-rooted the cultural belief is that femininity is frivolous, weak, and passive, and how this feminine weakness exists only to attract and appease male desire. In addition to debunking popular misconceptions about transsexuality, Serano makes the case that today's feminists and transgender activist must work to embrace and empower femininity in all of its wondrous forms.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book, with a view to a quick read , then selling on.
Not possible now as my copy is covered with underlines & notes I made in the margins!
Julia puts into words & a framework structure, many thoughts & half observations I've made about my interactions with the world, & how oppressive, restrictive & judgmental, non-trans people & society at large is.
I'm going to loan it to my parents, & hope the book together with my notes in it, give them more understanding about me.
A great book.
Not possible now as my copy is covered with underlines & notes I made in the margins!
Julia puts into words & a framework structure, many thoughts & half observations I've made about my interactions with the world, & how oppressive, restrictive & judgmental, non-trans people & society at large is.
I'm going to loan it to my parents, & hope the book together with my notes in it, give them more understanding about me.
A great book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I recommend this as a read for ALL people who are interested in fair and equitable treatment for all women. Change won't come if nobody speaks out; Julia speaks for ALL women.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Every feminist should read this, and everybody who is interested in gender. After reading this book, I am convinced that you can only understand gender if your understanding includes trans people. And this book is ideal for the purpose: well written and intelligent, combining personal anecdote with statistical data and with theoretical reflection, by an intelligent feminist who is also a biologist and a trans woman.
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Whipping Girl
I'd consider this essential reading for all LGBT activists and anyone merely interested in trans issues/gender studies. Read more
Published 2 months ago by thehiddenhamish
A serious book on a serious subject
This book is a very well written account of life as a transsexual. It explores the attitudes of society and the real-life experiences of being different. Read more
Published 22 months ago by E. Mills
Telling it like it is
This book may not be for everybody but it is really good at analysing and explaining many misconceptions about transgendered people. Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by M. Roberts
A big moan
This book is one big moan. Society is what it is. Opinions don't change just because one moans about them. Dry to read and depressing to anyone who is trangendered. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2009 by Stephen Follows
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