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Material Girls: Why Reality Matters for Feminism

Name: Material Girls: Why Reality Matters for Feminism
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Book Synopsis: ‘A clear, concise, easy-to-read account of the issues between sex, gender and feminism . . . an important book’ Evening Standard ‘A call for cool heads at a time of great heat and a vital reminder that revolutions don't always end well’ Sunday Times

Material Girls is a timely and trenchant critique of the influential theory that we all have an inner feeling known as a gender identity, and that this feeling is more socially significant than our biological sex.
Professor Kathleen Stock surveys the philosophical ideas that led to this point, and closely interrogates each one, from De Beauvoir's statement that, ‘One is not born, but rather becomes a woman’ (an assertion she contends has been misinterpreted and repurposed), to Judith Butler's claim that language creates biological reality, rather than describing it. She looks at biological sex in a range of important contexts, including women-only spaces and resources, healthcare, epidemiology, political organization and data collection.
Material Girls makes a clear, humane and feminist case for our retaining the ability to discuss reality, and concludes with a positive vision for the future, in which trans rights activists and feminists can collaborate to achieve some of their political aims.

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Discover the groundbreaking book, "Material Girls: Why Reality Matters for Feminism," that has been hailed as an essential read by top publications like the Evening Standard and Sunday Times. This thought-provoking work by Professor Kathleen Stock challenges the mainstream idea of gender identity and delves into the importance of understanding our biological sex. Don't miss out on this timely and crucial critique that will change your perspective on feminism!

Professor Kathleen Stock's "Material Girls" is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of sex, gender, and feminism. With clear and concise writing, Stock navigates through complex philosophical concepts to provide a compelling argument against the prevailing belief in inner gender identity. Her insights on women-only spaces, healthcare, and data collection will challenge your thinking and inspire meaningful conversations about reality and identity.

Join the conversation on feminism and transgender rights with "Material Girls." Professor Kathleen Stock's meticulous examination of the philosophical roots of gender identity theory offers readers a new lens through which to view these crucial issues. Through her feminist perspective, Stock advocates for meaningful collaboration between trans rights activists and feminists, pointing towards a future where inclusive dialogue and understanding triumphs.

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