American studies now: critical histories of the present ; Trans* : a quick and quirky account of gender variability

Type

Book

Authors

Halberstam, Judith

ISBN 10

0520292685

ISBN 13

9780520292697

Tags

Könsroller på film, Genus (socialt kön), Transsexualism, Social conditions, Sex role, Feminism och film, Transsexualitet på film, Social aspects, Transgender people, Könsidentitet, Transpersoner, gender identity, feminism

Series Name

American studies now: critical histories of the present ;

Description

"In the last decade, public discussions of transgender issues have increased exponentially. However, with this increased visibility has come not just power, but regulation, both in favor of and against trans people. What was once regarded as an unusual or even unfortunate disorder has become an accepted articulation of gendered embodiment as well as a new site for political activism and political recognition. What happened in the last few decades to prompt such an extensive rethinking of our understanding of gendered embodiment? How did a stigmatized identity become so central to US and European articulations of self? And how have people responded to the new definitions and understanding of sex and the gendered body? In Trans*, Jack Halberstam explores these recent shifts in the meaning of the gendered body and representation, and explores the possibilities of a nongendered, gender-optional, or gender-queer future"--Provided by publisher.

Biblio Notes

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-164).

Trans* : what's in a name? -- Making trans* bodies -- Becoming trans* -- Trans* generations -- Trans* representations -- Trans* feminisms -- Conclusion.

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