Trans/forming Feminisms is a groundbreaking anthology that challenges us to build a more inclusive transfeminist politics. A must read for students, academics and social and political activists interested in tackling these compelling and challenging issues.
Introduction: Trans/forming Feminisms Krista Scott-Dixon
SECTION I: NARRATIVES & VOICES
Introduction Krista Scott-Dixon
1. On the Origins of Gender Darryl B. Hill
2. The Language Puzzle: Is Inclusive Language a Solution? Alexander Pershai
3. Female by Surgery Lesley Carter
4. Sometimes Boy, Sometimes Girl: Learning to be Genderqueer through a Child’s Eyes Shannon E. Wyss
5. Walking in the Shadows: Third Gender and Spirituality Gigi Raven Wilbur
SECTION II: IDENTITIES & ALLIANCES
Introduction Krista Scott-Dixon
6. Feminist Transmasculinities reese simpkins
7. Where’s the Beef? Masculinity as Performed by Feminists Kyle Scanlon
8. Our Bodies Are Not Ourselves: Tranny Guys and the Racialized Class Politics of Embodiment Bobby Noble
9. The Feminist Cross-Dresser Miqqi Alicia Gilbert
10. Queer Femmes Loving FTMs: Towards an Erotic Transgendered Ethics Susan Driver
11. It’s a Long Way to the Top: Hierarchies of Legitimacy in Trans Communities Alaina Hardie
12. Miss Whitey Says: A Rant Against Oppression in Mainstream Feminism Ros Salvador
SECTION III: INCLUSION & EXCLUSION
Introduction Margaret Denike
13. Acting Queerly: Lawyering for Trans People barbara findlay
14. Women’s SPaces Are Not Trans Spaces: Maintaining Boundaries of Respect A. Nicki
15. The Ethics of Exclusion: Gender and Politics at the Michigan Womyn’s Festival Susanne Sreedhar & Michael Hand
16. Competing Claims from Disadvantaged Groups: Nixon v. Vancouver Rape Relief Society Joanna Harris
17. Strategic Essentialism on Trial: Legal Interventions and Social Change Lara Karaian
SECTION IV: SHELTER & VIOLENCE
Introduction Krista Scott-Dixon
18. Understanding Transphobia: Authenticity and Sexual Violence Talia Mae Bettcher
19. Safe at Home: Redefining the Politics of Rape and Its Aftermath Lynnette Dubois
20. Anti-Violence Work in Transition Joshua Golberg & Caroline White
21. Transforming Values / Engendering Policy Wolfgang Vachon
Conclusion: Towards Transfeminisms Krista Scott-Dixon
Glossary
Contributors
Biography
Krista Scott-Dixon has a PhD in Women's Studies and currently teaches and does research at York University. She is one of the editors of Trans-Health.com, an online health and fitness zine for trans people, and the author of Doing IT: Women Working in Information Technology.
"Trans/forming Feminisms takes feminist inquiry to a new level, beyond the traditional gender binary that generated feminism itself. Through the prism of trans experience, the clear voices assembled here provide a profound and thought-provoking exploration of gender-related political analysis and social justice initiatives. Highly recommended! I look forward to having this excellent book on my shelf!"
Jamison Green, activist and educator, author of Becoming a Visible Man
"Scott-Dixon's exciting new collection offers a compassionate, timely and deeply personal assortment of essays on trans life-experiences and political aspirations for what might be called a fourth-wave transfeminism."
Sheila L. Cavanagh, Assistant Professor of Sociology, York University
"Feminists have long been struggling with how to best relate to transgendered people — and there have been some rough spots along the way. If you want to better understand some of the practical challenges and tough questions that transgendered people pose for feminist theory, you'll find Trans/forming Feminisms provides varied perspectives and valuable insights."
Aaron H. Devor, Dean, University of Victoria, author of FTM: Female-to-Male Transsexuals in Society
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