Real Gender

A Cis Defence of Trans Realities

Danièle Moyal-Sharrock, Constantine Sandis (Oxford Brookes University, UK)

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English

Polity Press
31 May 2024

Social & political philosophy; Gender studies: transsexuals & hermaphroditism

Societies around the world are struggling to think clearly about trans realities and understand trans identities. Real Gender is the first book to present a cis defence of what it means to be transgender.

Moyal-Sharrock and Sandis delve into the various factors which make many trans people’s experience of their gender (or lack thereof) as natural and unquestionable as that of cis people. While recognising the undeniably social aspects of gender, they find that gender cannot be completely divorced from our biological underpinnings. Contrary to popular opinion, gender self-identification does not require the denial of either biology or sex. What is needed is a more liberal understanding of our gender concepts, which would prevent us from confusing diversity with pathology.

Steeped in published and personal trans testimonials, Real Gender does not seek to provoke or attack, but to unequivocally defend trans realities. A powerful exploration of a divisive topic, this book will be of interest to a wide audience of readers.

By: Danièle Moyal-Sharrock, Constantine Sandis (Oxford Brookes University, UK)
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781509555840
ISBN 10: 1509555846
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 31 May 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Danièle Moyal-Sharrock is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hertfordshire. Constantine Sandis is Founding Director of Lex Academic and Visiting Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hertfordshire.

Reviews for Real Gender: A Cis Defence of Trans Realities

"""In an atmosphere dominated by toxic lies and misunderstandings about transgender people, this wonderful book is a much-needed antidote. It is clear, comprehensive, careful, level-headed, humane, and fair. If you want to cut through the myths and actually understand transgender, this book is essential reading."" Sophie-Grace Chappell, The Open University"