Critically acclaimed

Buy on Amazon

Already read? Rate it!

Transgender History

bySusan Stryker

Genres: History LGBTQ+LGBT Rights Movements

Who is this book for? Readers interested in LGBT history, social movements, and cultural studies.

Topics IdentitySocial ClassFreedom

MoodReflective

Covering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events. Chapters cover the transsexual and transvestite communities in the years following World War II; trans radicalism and social change, which spanned from 1966 with the publication of The Transsexual Phenomenon, and lasted through the early 1970s; the mid-'70s to 1990-the era of identity politics and the changes witnessed in trans circles through these years; and the gender issues witnessed through the '90s and '00s. Transgender History includes informative sidebars highlighting quotes from major texts and speeches in transgender history and brief biographies of key players, plus excerpts from transgender memoirs and discussion of treatments of transgenderism in popular culture.

Language

Published on

28/04/2008

Pages

150

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781580052245

Price Comparison

15.99 £

19.89 €

Books similar to “Transgender History”

If you enjoyed reading “Transgender History” by Susan Stryker, you may also like some of the following books.

Shon FayeThe Transgender Issue

The Transgender Issue

Shon Faye

Paul B. PreciadoAn Apartment on Uranus

An Apartment on Uranus

Paul B. Preciado

C. Riley SnortonBlack on Both Sides

Black on Both Sides

C. Riley Snorton

Dean SpadeNormal Life

Normal Life

Dean Spade

Rod Dreher, Carl R. TruemanThe Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

Rod Dreher, Carl R. Trueman

Elliot PagePageboy

Pageboy

Elliot Page

Kate MillettSexual Politics

Sexual Politics

Kate Millett

S. Wise BauerThe history of the ancient world

The history of the ancient world

S. Wise Bauer

LGBT Rights Movements

LGBT Rights Movements chronicles the fight for equality and justice. These books explore the struggles and victories of activists and communities striving for change, inspiring readers with stories of resilience and courage.

Larry MitchellThe Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions

The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions

by Larry Mitchell

Joelle WellingtonThe Blonde Dies First

The Blonde Dies First

by Joelle Wellington

Natalie LeifTake All of Us

Take All of Us

by Natalie Leif

Erik J. BrownThe Only Light Left Burning

The Only Light Left Burning

by Erik J. Brown

Courtney PeppernellPillow Thoughts

Pillow Thoughts

by Courtney Peppernell

Randy ShiltsThe Mayor of Castro Street

The Mayor of Castro Street

by Randy Shilts

Shon FayeThe Transgender Issue

The Transgender Issue

by Shon Faye

Torrey PetersDetransition, Baby

Detransition, Baby

by Torrey Peters

Nina LaCourYou Know Me Well

You Know Me Well

by Nina LaCour

Nicole Dennis-BennPatsy

Patsy

by Nicole Dennis-Benn

Carl R. Trueman, Rod DreherThe Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

by Carl R. Trueman, Rod Dreher

Saeed JonesHow We Fight For Our Lives

How We Fight For Our Lives

by Saeed Jones

Laurie Halse AndersonSpeak

Speak

by Laurie Halse Anderson

S.A. StovallVice Enforcer

Vice Enforcer

by S.A. Stovall

Joshua WhiteheadJonny Appleseed

Jonny Appleseed

by Joshua Whitehead

Susan StrykerTransgender History (Second Edition)

Transgender History (Second Edition)

by Susan Stryker

Kabi NagataMy lesbian experience with loneliness

My lesbian experience with loneliness

by Kabi Nagata

Tony KushnerAngels in America

Angels in America

by Tony Kushner

Bradley LloydShadow Fray

Shadow Fray

by Bradley Lloyd

Janet MockRedefining Realness

Redefining Realness

by Janet Mock

Dawson, James (Young adult fiction writer), James Dawson, Juno DawsonThis Book is Gay

This Book is Gay

by Dawson, James (Young adult fiction writer) et al.

John IrvingIn One Person

In One Person

by John Irving

Judith HalberstamThe Queer Art of Failure

The Queer Art of Failure

by Judith Halberstam

William S. BurroughsQueer

Queer

by William S. Burroughs

Alison BechdelThe Essential Dykes To Watch Out For

The Essential Dykes To Watch Out For

by Alison Bechdel

Timothy ConigraveHolding the Man

Holding the Man

by Timothy Conigrave

Show all

Award Winning Literature

Step into the world of **Award Winning Literature books**, where every page resonates with excellence and acclaim. These books have not only captured the hearts of readers but have also been recognized by prestigious literary awards.

J. K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: MinaLima Edition

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: MinaLima Edition

by J. K. Rowling

Veronica RothDivergent

Divergent

by Veronica Roth

Delia OwensWhere the Crawdads Sing - Collector's Edition

Where the Crawdads Sing - Collector's Edition

by Delia Owens

Anthony DoerrAll the Light We Cannot See

All the Light We Cannot See

by Anthony Doerr

Frank HerbertDune

Dune

by Frank Herbert

William GoldingLord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies

by William Golding

Charlotte BrontëJane Eyre

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë

V. E. Schwab, V.E. Schwab, Victoria SchwabThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V. E. Schwab, V.E. Schwab et al.

E. B. White, Guillermo Solana AlonsoCharlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by E. B. White, Guillermo Solana Alonso

Madeline MillerCirce

Circe

by Madeline Miller

John SteinbeckOf Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck

Bram StokerDracula

Dracula

by Bram Stoker

Christopher PaoliniEragon

Eragon

by Christopher Paolini

Frances Hodgson BurnettThe Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Christina Lamb, Malala YousafzaiI Am Malala

I Am Malala

by Christina Lamb, Malala Yousafzai

Taylor Jenkins ReidDaisy Jones and The Six

Daisy Jones and The Six

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Jennifer L. ArmentroutFrom Blood and Ash

From Blood and Ash

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Erin MorgensternThe Night Circus

The Night Circus

by Erin Morgenstern

Kurt VonnegutSlaughterhouse 5

Slaughterhouse 5

by Kurt Vonnegut

Holly JacksonA Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Collectors Edition

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Collectors Edition

by Holly Jackson

Madeleine L'EngleA Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

by Madeleine L'Engle

André AcimanCall Me By Your Name

Call Me By Your Name

by André Aciman

Charles Dixon, J.R.R. TolkienThe Hobbit

The Hobbit

by Charles Dixon, J.R.R. Tolkien

Lucy Maud Montgomery, Lucy M. . MontgomeryAnne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

by Lucy Maud Montgomery, Lucy M. . Montgomery

Karen M. McManusOne of Us Is Lying

One of Us Is Lying

by Karen M. McManus

Patrick RothfussThe Name of the Wind

The Name of the Wind

by Patrick Rothfuss

Alice OsemanHeartstopper Volume 1

Heartstopper Volume 1

by Alice Oseman

Sarah J. MaasCrown of Midnight

Crown of Midnight

by Sarah J. Maas

William ShakespeareHamlet

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

Roald DahlCharlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

by Roald Dahl

Show all

History

Delve into the captivating world of history books that bring the past to life. From ancient civilizations to modern events, these narratives offer insights and lessons from bygone eras.

Maya AngelouI Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

by Maya Angelou

ΌμηροςThe Iliad

The Iliad

by Όμηρος

Chris Van Wyk, Nelson Mandela, Paddy BoumaLong Walk To Freedom

Long Walk To Freedom

by Chris Van Wyk, Nelson Mandela et al.

Isabel AllendeThe House of the Spirits

The House of the Spirits

by Isabel Allende

Irène NémirovskySuite Francaise

Suite Francaise

by Irène Némirovsky

Kai Bird, Martin J. SherwinAmerican Prometheus

American Prometheus

by Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin

Mildred D. TaylorRoll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

by Mildred D. Taylor

James HerriotThe Lord God Made Them All

The Lord God Made Them All

by James Herriot

David Grann, Luis Murillo FortKillers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon

by David Grann, Luis Murillo Fort

Fran LebowitzThe Fran Lebowitz Reader

The Fran Lebowitz Reader

by Fran Lebowitz

Robert K. MassiePeter the Great

Peter the Great

by Robert K. Massie

Kate MortonThe Secret Keeper

The Secret Keeper

by Kate Morton

Kate MortonThe Clockmaker's Daughter

The Clockmaker's Daughter

by Kate Morton

Lisa ScottolineEternal

Eternal

by Lisa Scottoline

Arthur MillerAll My Sons

All My Sons

by Arthur Miller

Julia KellyThe Last Garden in England

The Last Garden in England

by Julia Kelly

David GrannThe Wager

The Wager

by David Grann

Daniel James BrownFacing The Mountain

Facing The Mountain

by Daniel James Brown

Bret BaierTo Rescue the Republic

To Rescue the Republic

by Bret Baier

Marlon JamesA Brief History of Seven Killings

A Brief History of Seven Killings

by Marlon James

Bolton, JohnThe Room Where It Happened

The Room Where It Happened

by Bolton, John

Friedrich Engels, Karl MarxThe Communist Manifesto

The Communist Manifesto

by Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx

Rebecca TraisterGood and Mad

Good and Mad

by Rebecca Traister

Craig Whitlock, The Washington PostThe Afghanistan Papers

The Afghanistan Papers

by Craig Whitlock, The Washington Post

Sebastian FaulksCharlotte Gray

Charlotte Gray

by Sebastian Faulks

Susanna KearsleyThe Vanished Days

The Vanished Days

by Susanna Kearsley

Eric H. Cline1177 B.C.

1177 B.C.

by Eric H. Cline

Laurence LeamerCapote's Women

Capote's Women

by Laurence Leamer

Yuval Noah HarariSapiens

Sapiens

by Yuval Noah Harari

Nikole Hannah-JonesThe 1619 Project

The 1619 Project

by Nikole Hannah-Jones

Show all

LGBTQ+

Discover a vibrant collection of LGBTQ+ books that celebrate diverse voices and experiences. Whether you're seeking inspiring coming-out stories or exploring the rich tapestry of queer romances, our selection offers something for every reader.