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A review by piabo
Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender by Kit Heyam
4.0
It was hard for me to get into it because I was not that interested into history or felt it was not relevant (ignorant, I know). But the more I read, the more relevant and interesting it felt.
The author does a great job incorporating various kinds of trans-identities, challenging the reader to broaden their understanding and not denying the topic complexity.
Well written and super interesting towards the end. Also, a great attempt on removing the Western worldview for a while and include more experiences/identities into the trans community.
I did not even think of many of the examples of trans experiences before, and I am very glad I see them now. And I see how they are still relevant now. The fact that we do not learn much about trans people in history is also a byproduct of transphobic and anti-queer societies, rulers, and historians.
The author does a great job incorporating various kinds of trans-identities, challenging the reader to broaden their understanding and not denying the topic complexity.
Well written and super interesting towards the end. Also, a great attempt on removing the Western worldview for a while and include more experiences/identities into the trans community.
I did not even think of many of the examples of trans experiences before, and I am very glad I see them now. And I see how they are still relevant now. The fact that we do not learn much about trans people in history is also a byproduct of transphobic and anti-queer societies, rulers, and historians.