GENDER STUDIES
Intersex (For Lack of a Better Word) by Thea Hillman, reviewed by ER
"'Huh?
What's Intersex?' you may ask. Don't feel intimidated by this
topic--instead, read this wonderfully thoughtful book by Thea Hillman.
Her personal insight and story telling is poignant, touching and
educational. This is a great book in general, and a wonderful personal
intro into what it means to be intersex."
#Gender Studies
The Marrow's Telling: Words in Motion by Eli Clare, reviewed by ER
"New
gorgeous language from Transgender Disability activist Eli Clare. This
is also one of the first books out on Homofactus Press, a wonderful new
publisher of poetry, often by writers with disabilities. Even if you
don't normally read poetry, this book is worth checking out."
#Gender Studies
Nobody Passes by Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore, reviewed by ER
"The
best anthology by Mattilda yet! Check out the pieces of Nico Dacumos,
Dean Space and Mary X-mas. The theme of this book is 'passing' in terms
of gender, sexuality, race, not 'dis'abled, poor, rich, 'normal,' etc.
Makes a lot of connections."
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Ring of Fire by Hellery Homosex, reviewed by Eli
"This
will set yr pants on fire. This zine instantly became one of my
favorites ever-- this genderqueer genderfuct amputee is hot, brilliant,
and unstoppable. For those of us who are all about queering shit up and
being sex-positive, homos and genderqueers. YES."
#Gender Studies #Zines #Genderal Badassery
Sexing the Body by Anne Fausto-Sterling, reviewed by Jessi
"Think you know the difference between MEN and WOMEN? Think again! Then read this entertaining and informative book about the creation of 2 sexes from a scientists perspective. Complete with graphs, charts, and cartoons (like the phall-o-meter) this book is a MUST READ!"
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That's Revolting! ed. by Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore, reviewed by Eli
"The
radical queer and trans movements wouldn't exist to the extent they do
were it not for the brilliant Mattilda--here, she picks the finest and
fiercest challenges to homonormativity. This book is a call to resist
assimilation, racism, ableism, classism, and all forms of oppression in
our queer movements. It is life-saving."
#Gender Studies #Queer Studies
Whipping Girl by Julia Serrano, reviewed by Fin
"This
is a powerful book for anyone interested in arming their critique of
the patriarchy and burning up the loosely woven threads of misogyny ever
present in societies representations of transexuality and femininity.
Serano illuminates the ways that the demonization of femininity shapes
our attitudes towards gender and sexuality as a whole. Julia Serano
writes with personal experience and razor sharp knowledge. We need this
book!"
#Gender Studies #Women's Studies
