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แด่การผลัดทิ้งซึ่งหญิงชาย แด่ความลื่นไหลที่ผลิบาน by Alok Vaid-Menon
41 reviews
leweylibrary's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
5.0
The 5 star is because I really can't fault it for what it is. Obviously it's tiny and I want now, but it's meant to be small and approachable, so I'm done with that. Knowing that, I think it was a good mix of some personal info and presenting what should be basic information in a digestible way. It didn't read like a reference book which is really what it is because Vaid-Menon has such a strong, beautiful voice. I also really appreciated the metaphors and other ways of explaining concepts that were fresh and clear while also not being offensive for people who would most need to read this book. Not that they will but hey some might!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Bullying
Moderate: Dysphoria, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide
hendrixpants's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Transphobia
onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Transphobia, and Homophobia
radhikag's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Lovely book & great guide! I know I’m biased probably as a queer person and WGS student but I say 4 stars because this is very much an intro. I would have loved a small list of resources for further learning or even maybe referencing where n how these dimensions of power named in the book came about for Alok. It reminded me of some of what’s spoken about in Suarez’s The Power Manual. Again this is an intro and does that — I just hope folks take it upon themselves to dig further / deeper!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia and Homophobia
jacksons_books_and_music's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
A great, short, helpful, accessible, and informative read. I read the ebook along with the audiobook, which was read by the author.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, Violence, Transphobia, Sexism, Suicide, and Hate crime
lizard800's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
4.0
If you're well versed in the queer space then this book likely won't offer you any new or paradigm shifting information, but it does contain some useful talking points that I imagine could be great for someone looking to have tough conversations with others. I would also reccomend this book for anyone newer to the queer & trans space as a great way to learn.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Hate crime
obscurepages's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Wow. Wow wow wow. This was a short read yes, but it's an insightful and impactful commentary on the harm gender binary brings to people and society.
The first few parts spoke about the author's personal journey and queer people in America. But as the book delved into faulty arguments and instances and the existence of queer people in other communities, the more I got angry and upset. Angry and upset because I see that as well in my own country, in the LGBTQ+ people here. This made me think so much about our own problems here, and how I still hope for the better. How we can move beyond the gender binary.
I think I won't forget about this book quite easily.
The first few parts spoke about the author's personal journey and queer people in America. But as the book delved into faulty arguments and instances and the existence of queer people in other communities, the more I got angry and upset. Angry and upset because I see that as well in my own country, in the LGBTQ+ people here. This made me think so much about our own problems here, and how I still hope for the better. How we can move beyond the gender binary.
I think I won't forget about this book quite easily.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia and Homophobia
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Bullying, and Homophobia
ajluedke91's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Alok Vaid-Menon is a global treasure and I want them to write more books please.
This is my second time reading “Beyond the Gender Binary” and I plan to read it twice a year moving forward because it’s important and very accessible. It is making me a better ally and activist.
This is my second time reading “Beyond the Gender Binary” and I plan to read it twice a year moving forward because it’s important and very accessible. It is making me a better ally and activist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Bullying
auudrey's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia and Homophobia