Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource by and for Transgender Communities {Second Edition}
by Laura Erickson-Schroth (Editor)
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"What does it mean to be trans? A common understanding of transgender, or trans for short, is that a person's gender differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. However, many see the idea of being trans as more complicated -- as an active process of challenging the formal structures that govern how gender is defined. For different people, and in different times, places, and contexts, gender itself can be a broad entity or a very narrow one, and in various ways, understandings of show more "trans" can seem too expansive or too restrictive"-- "There is no one way to be transgender. Trans Bodies, Trans Selves is a revolutionary resource- a comprehensive, reader-friendly guide for transgender people, with each chapter written by transgender and gender expansive authors. Inspired by Our Bodies, Ourselves, the classic and powerful compendium written by and for cisgender women. Trans Bodies, Trans Selves is widely accessible to the transgender population, providing authoritative information in an inclusive and respectful way. This book represents the collective knowledge base of dozens of influential experts. Each chapter takes the reader through an important issue, such as race, religion, employment, medical and surgical transition, mental health, relationships, sexuality, parenthood, arts and culture, and many more. Quotes, testimonials, art, and poetry from transgender people are woven throughout, adding compelling, personal voices to every page. In this unique way, hundreds of viewpoints from throughout the community have united to create this strong and pioneering book. It is a welcoming place for transgender and gender-questioning people, their partners and families, students, professors, guidance counselors, and others to look for up-to-date information on transgender life. The content of the second edition of this award-winning resource is thoroughly updated throughout and includes new stories, artwork, and illustrations as well as dozens of new contributing authors and collaborators."-- show lessTags
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- Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource by and for Transgender Communities {Second Edition}
- Original publication date
- 2022
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- This is the 2022 edition, "A resource by and for the transgender community" (ISBN 9780190092726). Please do not combine it with the 2014 edition, "A resource for the transgender community" (ISBN 0199325359)
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- Sexuality and Gender Studies, Nonfiction, LGBTQ+, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 306.76 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social Behavior - Dating, Marriage, Divorce Sexual relations Sexual orientation, transgender identity, intersexuality
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- HQ77.9 .T714 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women Sexual life Transexualism
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- English
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- Paper, Ebook
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