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Whipping girl: a transsexual woman on sexism and the scapegoating of femininity
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Berkeley, CA : Seal Press, [2016].
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xxvi, 392 pages ; 21 cm
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"In the updated second edition of Whipping Girl, Julia Serano, a transsexual woman whose supremely intelligent writing reflects her diverse 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. Serano's well-honed arguments 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. In 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."--provided by Amazon.com.

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Second edition.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-386).
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"In the updated second edition of Whipping Girl, Julia Serano, a transsexual woman whose supremely intelligent writing reflects her diverse 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. Serano's well-honed arguments 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. In 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."--provided by Amazon.com.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Serano, J. (2016). Whipping girl: a transsexual woman on sexism and the scapegoating of femininity. Second edition. Berkeley, CA, Seal Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Serano, Julia. 2016. Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman On Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity. Berkeley, CA, Seal Press.

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Serano, Julia, Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman On Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity. Berkeley, CA, Seal Press, 2016.

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Serano, Julia. Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman On Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity. Second edition. Berkeley, CA, Seal Press, 2016.

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