A review by readswithnatalieb
Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon

5.0

Such a small but mighty book! For being less than 70 pages, this packs a punch and is a great introduction for those who are unfamiliar with what it means to be non-binary and the issues non-binary people face. Even if you are familiar, I bet there’s something within the pages you could learn.

This book tackles myths and misconceptions about trans people, their experience, as well as a personal POV from Vaid-Menon. And while Vaid-Menon can’t speak for everyone, their ability to explain things in such simple explanations can really widen the lens for folks.

Everyone can be more inclusive and kind to each other, especially as our society continues to evolve into areas that may not even exist today.

Content warnings: transphobia, homophobia, bullying, sexism, hate crime, suicide, racism