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benebacon's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
4.5
An excellent explanation of some of the fundamental challenges that trans folk face today, and an argument for why solidarity with trans folks is vital for the furtherance of any liberation movement.
katy_ryn's review against another edition
5.0
Highly recommend to anyone and everyone - a nuanced, well written book which focuses on the material and political reality of being a trans person beyond media discourse and representation
shhilenceinthelibrary's review against another edition
challenging
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4.5
Faye weaves together her own personal experiences, recent research, and political theory deftly. I wish I'd read the paper format so I could check out her citations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Dysphoria
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Homophobia, Sexism, Misogyny, Police brutality, Suicidal thoughts, and Hate crime
megchall's review
5.0
Very well written, very informative. I didn't know much on the topic so wanted to learn more and wow, how my eyes have been opened. Every single person should read this book.
swifteagle's review against another edition
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5.0
annacampb's review
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5.0
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ruttery's review
5.0
Shon Faye eloquently steers the conversation away from toxic cyclical discussions of the semantics behind the word "woman" and instead suggests we focus on the real issues that face trans people on a disproportionate level: homelessness, issues with accessing gendered healthcare services and being turned away from homeless shelters, the lengthy process in accessing healthcare, poverty, workplace discrimination, domestic and misogynistic violence.
The last chapter goes into why it's essential to include trans people within feminism, that they are subject to the same forces of misogyny and gender-based violence that cis women face.
The last chapter goes into why it's essential to include trans people within feminism, that they are subject to the same forces of misogyny and gender-based violence that cis women face.