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Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution by Susan Stryker
2 reviews
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
somestuff's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Clear, concise, and informative. An incredible primer on trans history in the usa.
Only nitpick is that I wish there were more specific footnote/endnotes that were more comprehensive though Stryker does include further readings and general citations for each chapter.
Only nitpick is that I wish there were more specific footnote/endnotes that were more comprehensive though Stryker does include further readings and general citations for each chapter.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Transphobia
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