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Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution by Susan Stryker
4 reviews
booksbeyondthebinary's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Moderate: Rape and Racism
purplepenning's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Read during the #TransRightsReadathon. A good overview, updated in 2017, of trans history from the 1950s on. It focuses on human rights and social justice in historical social context, but does include some scientific/medical history as well. The glossary at the beginning is useful, but be advised, as the author points out, that language can change rapidly, so it should be a starting point and guide to understanding the terminology used in the book rather than a definitive source for current usage.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Hate crime
Moderate: Medical trauma, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Deadnaming, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Sexual assault
Minor: Deadnaming and Suicide attempt
keeganrb's review
challenging
informative
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Transphobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Rape, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Biphobia, and Sexual assault
schopenhauers_poodle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.25
Very accessible, concise book that's focused on transgender history in the US (only). I found it informative and moving. Be aware that the latter portion of the book is becoming rapidly outdated given current events and some of the terms used might be falling out of favor. If you need a starting point, this book is an ok one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
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