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TransForming Gender
Sally Hines
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Description for TransForming Gender
paperback. Addresses government legislation concerning the citizenship rights of transgender people. This book examines the impact of legislative shifts upon transgender people's identities, intimate relationships and practices of care and considers the implications for social policy. It encompasses approaches from psychoanalysis, sociology and others. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ5; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 13. Weight in Grams: 358.
This book is a major contribution to contemporary gender and sexuality studies. At a time when transgender practices are the subject of increasing social and cultural visibility, it marks the first UK study of transgender identity formation. It is also the first examination - anywhere in the world - of transgender practices of intimacy and care. The author addresses changing government legislation concerning the citizenship rights of transgender people. She examines the impact of legislative shifts upon transgender people's identities, intimate relationships and practices of care and considers the implications for future social policy. The book encompasses key approaches ... Read more
This book is a major contribution to contemporary gender and sexuality studies. At a time when transgender practices are the subject of increasing social and cultural visibility, it marks the first UK study of transgender identity formation. It is also the first examination - anywhere in the world - of transgender practices of intimacy and care. The author addresses changing government legislation concerning the citizenship rights of transgender people. She examines the impact of legislative shifts upon transgender people's identities, intimate relationships and practices of care and considers the implications for future social policy. The book encompasses key approaches ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861349163
SKU
V9781861349163
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Sally Hines
Sally Hines is a lecturer in sociology and social policy at the University of Leeds. Her teaching and research interests fall within the areas of identity, gender, sexuality, the body and citizenship.
Reviews for TransForming Gender
"Sally Hines' book both reflects and heralds the growing visibility and awareness of transgender issues across Western countries. ....necessary reading for anyone interested in changing gender roles" Gender and Education, Vol 20: 4, 2008. "Well balanced and refreshingly sensible, TransForming Gender is a critical and insightful book". Women's Studies Quarterly 36:3