BrunskellEvans, Heather
Transgender Body Politics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781925950229
- author:
- BrunskellEvans, Heather
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Spinifex Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 130
- Dimensions:
- 18 x 13.5 centimeters
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Freedom & Security,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Transgender Body Politics by Heather Brunskell-Evans explores how patriarchal ideologies are being rebranded as progressive, posing a threat to human rights and equality. The author argues that the transgender movement has been hijacked by misogynists who are co-opting feminist struggles to advance an agenda that disregards feminist principles. Heather Brunskell-Evans examines the ways in which sex and gender are being redefined, with identity now framed as a 'feeling' located within the body. This shift has significant implications for transitioners, particularly in terms of their access to medical interventions. The author also critiques the way institutions are increasingly interpreting truth speech as hate speech, and endorsing the no-platforming of women as an ethical stance. This book offers a critical analysis of the transgender movement and its impact on human rights, highlighting the need for feminist perspectives to be taken into account in discussions around equality and inclusion.
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