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mesy_mark's review
3.0
Twenty-one myths and misconceptions that are in the T and GNC community. Interesting to get to know the ones that I knew of and some that changed my mind on how to look like it. I disagree with a couple like being trapped in the wrong body mainly cause that is how I feel although I do not hate my body. I just long for a cisgender alignment other by my birth sex or a magic redo into the sex I desire to be.
marvsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was a great science-focused book hitting the common myths and misconceptions that trans/gender nonconforming people face daily.
This would be an excellent read if you want to educate yourself so that you can hit back the next time Uncle Gary opens his transphobic mouth at Thanksgiving dinner. And certainly a great choice if you're an ally who wants to be more conversant in knowing what trans folx face daily.
This would be an excellent read if you want to educate yourself so that you can hit back the next time Uncle Gary opens his transphobic mouth at Thanksgiving dinner. And certainly a great choice if you're an ally who wants to be more conversant in knowing what trans folx face daily.
git_r_read's review
5.0
This is a wonderfully written book. I would have liked a glossary of some of the terms as I got a bit confused on some and had to try and find the explanation in past chapters. Other than that bit, I was well pleased with how the book was edited.
Each chapter is a myth that I know causes consternation in the conservative world. The reader may already know quite a bit, or think they do. But this will help explain in clear concise language what might be going through the transgender person's mind at any given time or fears they feel. The prejudice that is even within the trans community. That surprised me, but I guess it shouldn't. In a struggle to be accepted, support from within should be the norm. But it isn't. I can sort of identify with that as a woman in the world of women who can delight in bringing each other down rather than raising each other up.
But I know that I can go into the women's restroom at the store and not have anyone give me any grief. I won't have to fear that someone will tell me that I can't adopt because I am not a 'real woman' or have my children taken from me due to a law. Or fear of losing my job.
I can definitely recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about this subject.
Each chapter is a myth that I know causes consternation in the conservative world. The reader may already know quite a bit, or think they do. But this will help explain in clear concise language what might be going through the transgender person's mind at any given time or fears they feel. The prejudice that is even within the trans community. That surprised me, but I guess it shouldn't. In a struggle to be accepted, support from within should be the norm. But it isn't. I can sort of identify with that as a woman in the world of women who can delight in bringing each other down rather than raising each other up.
But I know that I can go into the women's restroom at the store and not have anyone give me any grief. I won't have to fear that someone will tell me that I can't adopt because I am not a 'real woman' or have my children taken from me due to a law. Or fear of losing my job.
I can definitely recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about this subject.
serenedancer's review
4.0
The title of the book makes it seem like it's just gonna be short and funny anecdotes. But it's actually well-researched short chapters about the different subjects. I'd suggest checking it out if you're interested in learning more about the trans experience (speaking as a cis person, it was good knowledge). A lot of it is fairly basic but it's still good to have it all in one place and easily readable.
indielitttttt's review
4.0
“You’re in the Wrong Bathroom!” and 20 Other Myths and Misconceptions about Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming People by Laura Erickson-Schroth and Laura Jacobs
This was a good and very informative read. Not the most interesting for me, as it was mostly info I already knew. It’s a good tool to have on hand to pull cited rebuttles from. It’s also a good learning tool for folks who may be newer to queer and trans liberation.
4/5⭐️
This was a good and very informative read. Not the most interesting for me, as it was mostly info I already knew. It’s a good tool to have on hand to pull cited rebuttles from. It’s also a good learning tool for folks who may be newer to queer and trans liberation.
4/5⭐️
jenniferbbookdragon's review
4.0
As an ally and friend of trans people, I thought I knew the issues pretty well. This book brought me a broader and deeper knowledge as well as challenging assumptions about the progress made in trans right. A great format for individual and groups.
sakusha's review against another edition
4.0
The title sounds playful, but the text is serious and seems to be aimed at adults who have a college education. It mentions studies to back up its claims as it addresses several common thoughts about transgender people.
readingtheend's review against another edition
4.0
Such a wonderful 101-level book that debunks important myths about transgender and gender non-conforming folks. I love Beacon Press for doing this series, and "You're in the Wrong Bathroom" is a terrific installment.