Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity

Description: In Whipping Girl, biologist and trans activist Julia Serano shares her experiences and insights—both pre- and post-transition—to reveal the ways in which fear, suspicion, and dismissiveness toward femininity shape our attitudes toward trans women, as well as gender and sexuality as a whole. Serano's well-honed arguments and pioneering advocacy stem from her ability to bridge the gap between the often-disparate biological and social perspectives on gender. In this provocative manifesto, she exposes how deep-rooted the cultural belief is that femininity is frivolous, weak, and passive. In addition to debunking popular misconceptions about being transgender, Serano makes the case that today's feminists and transgender activists must work to embrace and empower femininity—in all of its wondrous forms.

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Pages: 432

Type: Essays

Publication Date: 2016-03-08

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Original Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults

Edition Number: 2

Book Title: Whipping Girl : a Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity

Number of Pages: 432 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Basic Books

Topic: Feminism & Feminist Theory, Gender Studies

Publication Year: 2016

Item Height: 1.4 in

Genre: Social Science

Item Weight: 13.5 Oz

Author: Julia Serano

Item Length: 8.2 in

Item Width: 5.5 in

Format: Trade Paperback