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

fast-paced

4.5

This is a slim volume, but it packs a lot of valuable information into a small space. Based on Vaid-Menon’s experiences as a non-binary artist and performer, we get an exploration of gender as expression, but there are also comments on power structures, shame, found family, and art. The second half goes into a detailed breakdown of common arguments used against gender nonconforming people in order to maintain power and control. Overall, a great read- I would have appreciated citations for some points, but that’s my only complaint.