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softgalaxy's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This is a new favourite book of mine. Feinberg’s a poet and captures exactly what is needed in society in terms of trans liberation. Ze is an incredible writer who goes beyond the white understanding of the trans identity, ze tackles what true liberation is - the liberation of all peoples.
On trans liberation, though, ze is so much clearer than the likes of Butler for me. An absolute must-read.
On trans liberation, though, ze is so much clearer than the likes of Butler for me. An absolute must-read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Hate crime, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Transphobia, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Medical content, Murder, Outing, and War
Minor: Homophobia, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Colonisation
acornish's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Almost 25 years later, Feinburg's clear cut words on inclusiveness, solidarity, and gender remain true and worthy of exploring. A very quick read I'd recommend to anyone.
lchall's review
5.0
I originally picked this up because lately i’ve been reading about gender stuff, but this book was also really good for talking about queer history, the importance of coalition building, and how to go about building a revolution.
kitm's review
3.0
One of those books that try to graft contemporary gender identities onto the past...
gayliott's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
moodswinger's review
4.0
This is a world where jokes about men getting confused at women's many emotions, and women being unable to enjoy a good round of guns and sports, are accepted and a good way to gain Facebook Likes. Feinberg considers anyone who deviates from these strict concepts of male and female, an ally in the trans liberation movement. To that effect, ze gave speeches in 1997 to rally troops to the cause.
Heterosexual cross-dressers, drag queens, drag kings, Queer Studies college students, Pride organizers, are all given a voice in this book.
There was much in this book that spoke to me. There were times where I felt like the confusing mess of words I've tried to organize into a coherent self-definition, was finally articulated. I felt that I didn't have to justify my identity anymore, to myself or others. It was soothing to read this book and be completely certain that the author would accept me as a comrade.
The revolution that Feinberg exhorts the reader to join and/or generate, finally did not materialize. No one would've guessed during the Clinton administration just what was to come in 2001. The conservative backlash against the "politically correct" warriors was strengthened by the fear caused by the attacks. Bit by bit, the LGBT community has reclaimed the territory that was lost during the early 00s. The same-sex marriage fight has been won in many states. And yet, the trans revolution to which Feinberg alludes in Trans Liberation, has fallen to the wayside.
Heterosexual cross-dressers, drag queens, drag kings, Queer Studies college students, Pride organizers, are all given a voice in this book.
There was much in this book that spoke to me. There were times where I felt like the confusing mess of words I've tried to organize into a coherent self-definition, was finally articulated. I felt that I didn't have to justify my identity anymore, to myself or others. It was soothing to read this book and be completely certain that the author would accept me as a comrade.
The revolution that Feinberg exhorts the reader to join and/or generate, finally did not materialize. No one would've guessed during the Clinton administration just what was to come in 2001. The conservative backlash against the "politically correct" warriors was strengthened by the fear caused by the attacks. Bit by bit, the LGBT community has reclaimed the territory that was lost during the early 00s. The same-sex marriage fight has been won in many states. And yet, the trans revolution to which Feinberg alludes in Trans Liberation, has fallen to the wayside.
aunnalea's review
This book is a bit repetitive, but I am woefully ignorant, so perhaps I needed to hear it more than once.