{"product_id":"whipping-girl-a-transsexual-woman-on-sexism-and-the-scapegoating-of-femininity-9781580056229","title":"Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this updated second edition, biologist and trans woman Julia Serano reveals a unique perspective on femininity, masculinity, and gender identity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the updated second edition of \u003ci\u003eWhipping Girl, \u003c\/i\u003e Julia Serano, a transsexual woman whose supremely intelligent writing reflects her background as a lesbian transgender activist and professional biologist, shares her powerful experiences and observations-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.\u003cbr\u003eSerano's well-honed arguments and reputation as a thought-leader 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, and how this feminine weakness exists only to attract and appease male desire. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to debunking popular misconceptions about transsexuality, Serano makes the case that today's feminists and transgender activists must work to embrace and empower femininity-in all of its wondrous forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Julia Serano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seal Press (CA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/08\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781580056229\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulia Serano\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly regarded writer and thinker on the subjects of gender, feminism, and LGBTQ issues. She is best known for her book \u003ci\u003eWhipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity\u003c\/i\u003e, which garnered rave reviews -- the \u003ci\u003eAdvocate\u003c\/i\u003e placed it on their list of Best Non-Fiction Transgender Books, and readers of \u003ci\u003eMs.\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine ranked it #16 on their list of the 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of All Time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Julia's writings have also appeared in numerous anthologies; in feminist, queer, and progressive magazines and websites (including \u003ci\u003eBitch Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOut\u003c\/i\u003e, AlterNet.org, \u003ci\u003eMs.\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine blog, and Feministing.com); and are regularly used as teaching materials in gender studies, queer studies, psychology, and human sexuality courses in colleges across North America. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Julia's background as a writer, performer, activist, and biologist (she has a PhD in biochemistry from Columbia University) makes her a unique voice on the subjects of gender and sexism. She has the rare gift of being able to present complex ideas from feminism and gender\/queer theory, and to interweave them with her personal experiences as a bisexual trans woman, in a clear, compelling, and entertaining manner.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Seal Press (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39827420676211,"sku":"9781580056229","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_fbee26e8-ef98-4b16-9b5d-52c1a6b87a4d.jpg?v=1644567528","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/whipping-girl-a-transsexual-woman-on-sexism-and-the-scapegoating-of-femininity-9781580056229","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}