I really like this book as an introduction to studying gender diversity. However, I didn't learn anything about myself that I didn't already know, but I suppose that's because I've already dine a lot of soul-searching on this subject. For someone new to the subject I highly recommend it. ( )

Zeer smakelijk werkboek voor een zoektocht naar je eigen unieke gender, voor wat het waard is - very tasty workbook into the search for your own unique gender, for what it's worth ( )

Queer Theory for Beginners

Kate Bornstein, author of Gender Outlaw, pens what can be seen as essential reading in queer theory, a postmodern social theory that lacks any rigid definition, which is perhaps why it is not the easiest to understand—read Judith Butler and you'll know what I mean. But Ms. Bornstein does a wonderful job and a fashion that engages the reader through multiple quizzes, games, and of course her humor. While her theories themselves are questionable (and what theory isn't), Bornstein lays out a foundation quintessential for understanding the way gender works and elicits discussion about power and definition. An entertaining read, this is an absolutely must read for anyone who never felt like they fit in, anyone interested in queer theory, or any one who wants to open their minds a bit and question the very assumptions they stand on. ( )

Subtitle: How to Become the Kind of Man or Woman You Always Thought You Could Be... or Something Else Entirely. A fun, cute idea for a serious subject. ( )

this book literally changed my life drastically. it basically served as an introduction to being a queer gender freak. it is an amazing book by an amazing author. ( )