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Trans

When Ideology Meets Reality

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Trans

By: Helen Joyce
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The instant Sunday Times best seller

"An intelligent, thorough rejoinder to an idea that has swept across much of the liberal world seemingly overnight. Even those outraged by Joyce’s positions would benefit from understanding them.... Open conversation about such fraught issues is the only realistic path forward." (Jesse Singal, The New York Times)

"This rigorous and brave book nails the absurd idea that sex is just a 'social construct'." (David Aaronovitch, The Times)

Gender identity ideology is about more than Twitter storms and using the right pronouns. In just 10 years, laws, company policies, school and university curricula, sport, medical protocols, and the media have been reshaped to privilege self-declared gender identity over biological sex.

People are being shamed and silenced for attempting to understand the consequences of redefining "man" and "woman". While compassion for transgender lives is well-intentioned, it is stifling much-needed inquiry into the significance of our bodies.

If we recommit to our liberal values of freedom of belief, freedom of speech, and robust debate, we scan de-escalate this most vicious of culture wars.

©2021 Helen Joyce (P)2021 Oneworld Publications Gender Studies Law Social Sciences Thought-Provoking Liberalism

Critic Reviews

"An intelligent, thorough rejoinder to an idea that has swept across much of the liberal world seemingly overnight. Even those outraged by Joyce’s positions would benefit from understanding them.... Open conversation about such fraught issues is the only realistic path forward." (Jesse Singal, The New York Times)

"This rigorous and brave book nails the absurd idea that sex is just a 'social construct'." (David Aaronovitch, The Times)
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A very comprehensive brilliant treatise to explain a current bizarre and threatening phenomenon. Explained simply.

Necessary read for our times

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As I was born intersex I found this book very interesting & informed. Well done! Well delivered too!

Interesting & Super Informative

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An interesting summary of the current discourse related to trans ideology and how it affects society in different ways. Truly engaging.

Engaging and provocative

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This book is an excellent account of the trans self ID issue and is so well written. Very accessible. Helen Joyce is such an eloquent voice of reason.

Brilliant

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I learned quite a bit from listening to Trans and have confirmed my views in the dangers this ideology has brought our society.

Important read about a Polarising Social Phenomeno

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This is the best place to start for anyone looking for a full overview of transgenderism.

In depth, fair and respectful

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This is an interesting & respectful look at trans gender ideology & it’s real world impact on other groups & their rights. I love a book read by the author and Helen Joyce’s calm reading made some of the more confronting elements easier to listen to.

A thoughtful take on gender ideology

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Joyce offers a thorough sweep of the underpinnings and evolution of today’s radical trans activism. Besides it’s history she shines a light on the considerations of others who may be affected by policy and legislation enacted without their consultation. If you’ve ever wondered how on earth did it come to this, quickly followed by what can we do now, this is a brilliant book and it’s for you.

Clarity and insight

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Incredibly thorough and insightful look into this topic.
I feel everyone should be aware of these issues, very glad this book exists!

An essential read for all!

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a must read on the subject, and better than what I was expecting. highly recommended

superb and much needed analysis

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