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Book Synopsis: A groundbreaking global history of gender nonconformity Today's narratives about trans people tend to feature individuals with stable gender identities that fit neatly into the categories of male or female. Those stories, while important, fail to account for the complex realities of many trans people's lives. Before We Were Trans illuminates the stories of people across the globe, from antiquity to the present, whose experiences of gender have defied binary categories. Blending historical analysis with sharp cultural criticism, trans historian and activist Kit Heyam offers a new, radically inclusive trans history, chronicling expressions of trans experience that are often overlooked, like gender-nonconforming fashion and wartime stage performance. Before We Were Trans transports us from Renaissance Venice to seventeenth-century Angola, from Edo Japan to early America, and looks to the past to uncover new horizons for possible trans futures.
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Discover the groundbreaking global history of gender nonconformity in the captivating book Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender. This thought-provoking work challenges conventional narratives surrounding trans people by shedding light on the complex and diverse realities of their lives.
In a world that often simplifies gender identities into rigid categories of male or female, this book breaks free from those limitations. Through meticulous historical analysis and insightful cultural criticism, trans historian and activist Kit Heyam introduces us to a wide range of stories that have defied the binary norms.
From Renaissance Venice to seventeenth-century Angola, from Edo Japan to early America, Heyam takes us on a fascinating journey through time and space, exploring the expressions of trans experience that have long been overlooked. You'll discover eye-opening narratives such as gender-nonconforming fashion and wartime stage performance that reveal the rich tapestry of trans history.
By gaining a deeper understanding of our trans ancestors, we can open up new horizons for possible trans futures. Before We Were Trans offers a radically inclusive perspective that will challenge your preconceived notions about gender. Don't miss out on this enlightening journey!
Ready to embark on this fascinating exploration of trans history? Click here to claim your copy of Before We Were Trans and discover the untold stories of those who defied societal norms.
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