Cargando…

Whipping girl : a transsexual woman on sexism and the scapegoating of femininity /

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-...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Serano, Julia
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Seal Press, 2009.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
ISBN:9780786747917
0786747919
1580051545
9781580051545