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Transgender History
Transgender History | Susan Stryker
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From the Publisher: Transgender History covers American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today. From the transsexual and transvestite communities in the years following "World War II to trans radicalism and social change in the '60s and '70s to the gender issues witnessed throughout the '90s and '00s, this introductory text will give you a foundation for understanding the developments, changes, strides, and setbacks of trans studies and the trans community in the United States.
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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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This book does pretty well what it sets out to do even though it wasn't the most engaging read. If you read it -- a history of US trans social justice movements focused on 1950-2016 -- skip the 1st chapter. The book feels like a conventional work of history: it tells dry facts, lists names, etc. I found a lot of info interesting, like prior uprisings to 1969 Stonewall that aren't as widely known but most descriptions are brief and perfunctory.

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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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Really trying not to let the fact that Styker defines bisexual as attraction to two binary genders and polysexual / polyamorous as attraction to all genders colour the rest of my reading. This is a 2018 second edition!! Bi people, like especially bi trans people, have been rejecting that definition for a while!! And polyamorous is a relationship style of non-monogamy, not an orientation?! I am genuinely confused about how she fucked up polyamory.

IndoorDame The whole bisexual vs pansexual debate is a personal pet peeve of mine, but to misdefine polyamory that badly would actually put me off the book. It has a broad definition so it‘s actually not that easy to get wrong, and it‘s not even remotely a new term! I‘d have a hard time trusting this person as an expert. (edited) 1y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @IndoorDame Mine too. Either use a simplified definition like "attraction to two or more genders" for bi/pan/polysexual or do your research and use multiple / specific definitions used by those communities! Agreed, polyamory as a term is quite well known imho, even for monogamous people! Honestly might go back in the audiobook and make sure I heard right. 1y
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MoonWitch94 🙄😒😵☹️ What in the what now? THIS is an example of why the publishing world needs more Queer voices at the table. So misinformation has a better chance of never making it to print. I‘d give up reading it, but I suppose the overall point is more important 🤷🏻‍♀️ 1y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @MoonWitch94 the author is a trans lesbian, so she is queer. She might be monogamous and non-bi but I'd still expect her to do her reseMaybe the editorial staff who worked on the book aren't LGBTQ+ 1y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @MoonWitch94 oops hit send by accident! Basically the author is not bi and presumably monogamous but I don't think it excuses her poor definitions! I agree, if many queer people at her publisher had worked on the book, they likely would have caught these mistakes 1y
MoonWitch94 @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian I assumed the author was Trans (although, maybe I shouldn‘t, given how things are today) but that is very disappointing that someone in the community would be so out of touch. It‘s not surprising, though. Yes, more representation for Queer folks in high places would help iron out these misconceptions. 1y
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Butterfinger
Transgender History | Susan Stryker
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I have so many thoughts.

The book does very well covering the highs and lows about the fight to get out of oppression. Should be essential in sex, gender, and feminist studies in college. I didn't realize how very different the fight was between gays and transpeople. It was very shocking to me that the gay community wouldn't accept them and neither would the feminists so their battles

Butterfinger were not only for healthcare, employment, and identification, but to have other marginalized groups accept their role in society. 3y
Butterfinger I just assumed that all three communities have always collaborated because they were being oppressed by MAN and fundamentalists. This is why I enjoy challenges. In reading, I am making myself a better person because now I appreciate those who suffer and can fight with them. #Nonfiction2021 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa 3y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa I know, you‘d think the us vs them, divide and conquer strategy would lose its effectiveness over time, but no matter which fight for rights we are in, they always seem to find a way to “other” that group and divide groups so they don‘t fight for each other. Let‘s hope future generations will get intersectionality and not fall for it anymore. It‘s equal rights for everyone! 3y
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jmofo I‘m glad you‘re challenging yourself! 💜 Every group of people has variety within it, so even the most marginalized can be fearful or ignorant or gatekeepy or vindictive jerks. Trauma and lack of resources can make it worse. I‘m so grateful that there are more and more ways to learn about communities and ourselves. I am glad you keep your heart and mind open (edited) 3y
TheAromaofBooks Great progress! 3y
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Transgender History | Susan Stryker


Like many transgender people, I spent years being marginally employed because of other people's discomfort, ignorance, and prejudice.

My transgender experience makes me want to be a good ally to other people who experience forms of discrimination different from my own. It makes me want to help build a world that honors many kinds of human differences.

#LGBTQ+History #ReadHarder2021
#Nonfiction2021 @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Riveted_Reader_Melissa As a handicapped person who has been treated in a different, but similar, way by those who are prejudiced….I think the best we can do is to try and treat people the way we wish we had been treated, and try to explain to people why their behavior can be so hurtful and detrimental. Basically just keep going, despite them, and live our best lives, despite them, and keep pushing for social change for everyone to be more accepted for who they are. 3y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa Oh, and stacking! 3y
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jen_hayes7
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Plugging away at my #readharder list. I forgot how much I enjoy this challenge after taking a couple years off. In other news, Huey‘s suddenly turning into a lap cat and I‘m thrilled about it. #huey #catsoflitsy

FelinesAndFelonies How is this one? It's on my book cart in the kitchen but I keep skipping over it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 3y
jen_hayes7 @FelinesAndFelonies I‘m just through chapter one which is all definitions and context setting. Very important info, but not enough to form an opinion on the book. I‘ll report back! 3y
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Auntynanny
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This book was so fascinating, and also often heartbreaking. I learned so much!

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ontheBL
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Transgender History by Susan Stryker is an amazing book full of information, insight, and emotion. Trans rights is a heated topic religiously and politically, but at the heart, people's lives are at stake. Read the full book review at https://onthebl.org/2019/06/23/transgender-history/

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ontheBL
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I really like this one.

DivineDiana And I really like this photograph! 🙂 5y
ontheBL @DivineDiana Thank you! 5y
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BookmarkTavern
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Today is #transvisibilityday ! And I thought I'd recommend some audiobooks. As we stand with our trans family and friends today and everyday, it is especially important to listen to them and to amplify their stories! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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SkeletonKey
Transgender History | Susan Stryker
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I finished a book, it‘s a miracle!

This book was an overview of the modern US history of transgender rights. No real mention on indigenous or multicultural gender experiences, which was disappointing but not unexpected.

It was also published in 2008 so the language was a little outdated and it‘s missing the current trans rights wave. The times they are a changin!

A good primer written by a trans woman though!

#transbooks

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SkeletonKey
Transgender History | Susan Stryker
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Sometimes I secretly like getting sick because it forces me to acknowledge that I need to slow down and rest more, lol. And finally read some. This cold is pretty brutal though.

Interesting thing I didn‘t know: a lot of the trans Health Infrastructures in the US were funded by a trans man who spent his fortune on the cause. That‘s pretty cool.

#transbooks #history

cobwebmoth I hope you feel better soon, but I hope you get the rest you need, too. *hugs* 5y
SkeletonKey @cobwebmoth - Thanks! *hug* 5y
DivineDiana That is very cool! Take care of yourself. ❤️ 5y
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SkeletonKey @DivineDiana - Will do! 🖤 5y
Tanisha_A Get well soon! 💕 5y
SkeletonKey @Tanisha_A - Appreciated! 💜 5y
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SkeletonKey
Transgender History | Susan Stryker
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Starting yet another book as I continue to add to my currently-reading and indefinitely paused stack of books. This inability to focus is THE WORST. But this book is interesting.

#lgbtq #transbooks #history

kricheal Let me know if that's any good. I'm the mom of a transteen, it might be beneficial for us both 5y
SkeletonKey @kricheal - Will do 🖤 5y
Emilymdxn I‘ve been looking for a trans history book to read! Would you recommend this one or is there another one that‘s better in your opinion? 5y
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SkeletonKey @Emilymdxn - I‘ve only just started this one! I read the intro and I have a feeling it might exclude some very important POC point of view and history but I‘m hoping I‘m wrong. I‘ll try to post a review and tag people in it when I‘m done. 5y
kricheal Exited for your review! 5y
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LovettReads
Transgender History | Susan Stryker
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Super excited to read this! Picked it up at Blue Stockings the other day along with this great poster. #trans #queer #history #pride

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literarymermaid
Transgender History | Susan Stryker

Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Let us not forget those who have been the target of violence nor those who have perished through suicide. We must work everyday to create a more inclusive world, one place at a time if we must, so that all trans people are safe and free to be themselves. Check out https://www.glaad.org/tdor
#tdor

Bibliogeekery 💓😍💓😍💓 7y
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