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4.59 AVERAGE
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A heavy read with dense prose and long chapters. I'm glad I read it, I learned a lot, but by no means an easy read.
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I'm rating this on quality of the book rather than my personal enjoyment as nonfiction isn't my personal preference and it is a heavy read. I had to read a fun romance on the side to keep my mood up. The book is full of facts and information and has really opened my mind. I think it has made me a better ally and hopefully a better nurse. It should be mandatory read, unfortunately those who really need to won't read it. Trans people are now always part of the LGBT community, trans rights are human rights.
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This book highlights the importance of intersectionality in the context of trans liberation. It really shines in the last two chapters where the author dissects the normalization of transphobia in British left-leaning/'progressive' spaces, as can be seen in the prevalence of anti-trans feminism in the UK and anti-trans sentiments within the LGBTQ+ community.
"There can be no trans liberation under capitalism."
"The whiteness and unexamined colonialism of mainstream UK feminism correlate directly with its tendencies towards transphobia."
"[T]heory should only ever play second fiddle to the practical work of movement-building, resource-allocation, care and solidarity."
"There can be no trans liberation under capitalism."
"The whiteness and unexamined colonialism of mainstream UK feminism correlate directly with its tendencies towards transphobia."
"[T]heory should only ever play second fiddle to the practical work of movement-building, resource-allocation, care and solidarity."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Suicide, Transphobia, Police brutality, Murder, Dysphoria, Classism
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" It is therefore regrettable that some feminists happily align themselves with Conservative politicians, who have repeatedly supported austerity policies that disproportionately harm working-class and disabled women, all because trans women fall outside of their personal definition of womanhood, and that this is the hill on which they have chosen to die. "
This is a book that I will definitely keep coming back to as a source of knowledge, hope, and references for further reading. It expertly covers important aspects of the trans experience, from childhood and medical barriers, to sex work, classism, and solidarity (and lack thereof).
The final two chapters in particular are incredibly well-writen and if you don't want to tackle the entire book I'd at least suggest you read those two. They are an excellent takedown on transphobia within the LGBT+ community and within feminism (namely, why TERFs are dragging all women down), proving again and again that no socialist movement can gain traction by leaving trans people behind.
My only main criticism of the book is due to a slight miss-selling of the content done by Shon herself. I acquried my copy of the book at a talk she gave, in which she described the book as explaining how trans liberation would be to the benefit of everyone in society. While this was certainly present in the final two chapters I would have liked more discussion of this within earlier chapters particularly when it comes to class struggles and healthcare.
I would also like more paragraph breaks lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Transphobia
Moderate: Medical content, Medical trauma
Minor: Addiction, Abortion
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An incredibly comprehensive overview of the transgender community and the contemporary issues facing the community. It is decisive in its calls to action and allyship across groups and social issues.
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