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A review by leahlovesloslibros
Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Everybody needs to read this book. The author is a non-binary individual, so of course the book is Own Voices, which is so important. They share just a few of their experiences as a non-binary person, many of which are, unfortunately, not positive ones.
The part that I really feel people need to hear is the "debunking" of various common statements that individuals make regarding why gender non-conforming and non-binary individuals are problematic. There are so many micro-aggressions and insulting tones in these statements, some of which people may not even realize are harmful. The fact is, though, that people are being harmed, and it needs to stop. While this book may be small, it packs a big punch of information. Please, please read it - and convince everyone you know to read it, too.
The part that I really feel people need to hear is the "debunking" of various common statements that individuals make regarding why gender non-conforming and non-binary individuals are problematic. There are so many micro-aggressions and insulting tones in these statements, some of which people may not even realize are harmful. The fact is, though, that people are being harmed, and it needs to stop. While this book may be small, it packs a big punch of information. Please, please read it - and convince everyone you know to read it, too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Transphobia