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Whipping Girl

A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity

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Whipping Girl

By: Julia Serano
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Named as one of 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of All Time by Ms. magazine.

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 societal 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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“A foundational text for anyone hoping to understand transgender politics and culture in the US today.” (NPR)
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I was really surprised how often I found myself thinking ‘yep, that’s me’. A really validating book for me personally. For anyone seeking to understand the transgender experience, it’s worth every minute, but I won’t lie, it’s not a fairytale.

A really decent book about the actual transgender experience.

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This was a devastatingly beautiful account of gender, femininity and societal conditioning/expectation. I agreed with a single sentiment and sentence.

The best analysis I’ve Gender I’ve read

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