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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Whipping Girl

A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity
Book • 2007
In Whipping Girl, Julia Serano presents a collection of essays that debunk myths and misconceptions about trans women, femininity, and gender.

She argues that transphobia is deeply connected to sexism and the societal devaluation of femininity.

Serano uses her personal experiences, training as a biologist, and career in queer activism to bridge the gap between biological and social perspectives on gender.

The book makes a compelling case for the importance of empowering femininity and highlights the need for feminists and transgender activists to work together to create a more just and inclusive society.

The third edition includes a new afterword addressing the contemporary anti-trans backlash.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by
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Mia Wong
at the end of the podcast as a book to understand the experience of trans femme people.
22 snips
It Could Happen Here Weekly 156
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Mia Wong
at the end of the podcast as a book to read on trans issues.
14 snips
It Could Happen Here Weekly 156
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Brooke Warner
as a memoir by a trans woman that had a significant impact on her.
Grant Faulkner and Brooke Warner present: Write-Minded Is Now Memoir Nation
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Laverne Cox
when discussing trans misogyny.
Brené with Laverne Cox on Transgender Representation, Advocacy + the Power of Love
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Emily St. James
while discussing Serano's previous work.
How society sexualizes us
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Mia Wong
during a discussion about impactful books and authors.
It Could Happen Here Weekly 164
Recommended by
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Mia Wong
as a fundamental text to understand the experiences of trans femme people.
Life For Trans People Under Trump
Mentioned by Sophie Lichterman as a book that significantly influenced discussions on trans issues.
It Could Happen Here Weekly 164
Mentioned by Mia Wong as a highly influential book on transgender issues.
It Could Happen Here Weekly 158
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Mia Wong
as a highly influential book on transgender issues.
It Could Happen Here Weekly 158
Mentioned by Mia Wong and Garrison as a highly influential book on transgender issues.
CZM Rewind: Whipping Girl, The Book That Changed Everything ft. Dr. Julia Serano
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Erin Reed
as an accessible book that discusses the intersection of feminism, LGBTQ, and transgender rights.
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