392 pages
English language
Published Oct. 7, 2016
A provocative manifesto, Whipping girl tells the powerful story of Julia Serano, a transsexual woman whose supremely intelligent writing reflects her diverse background as a lesbian transgender activist and professional biologist. Serano shares her 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.
This very specific trans woman perspective highlights the issues we face in wider society, feminist circles, and queer communities. It has helped me tremendously to understand both myself as well as the different and often malicious lenses I am viewed by different perspectives throughout society.
I learned a lot about sexism, misogyny and feminism besides the trans stuff
