Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity
of Julia Serano (Goodreads Author)
Description
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 observationsâboth pre- and post-transitionâto 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 âfeminineâ 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 femininityâin all of its wondrous forms.
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- Format Paperback
- Pages 390 pages
- Publisher Seal Press
- Publication Date May 14th 2007
- First Publication Not informed
- Language English
- ISBN 9781580051545
- Edition Not informed
- Category Non-Fiction
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