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Over the last five years, transgender people have seemed to burst
into the public eye: Time declared 2014 a 'trans tipping point',
while American Vogue named 2015 'the year of trans visibility'.
From our television screens to the ballot box, transgender people
have suddenly become part of the zeitgeist. This apparently
overnight emergence, though, is just the latest stage in a long and
varied history. The renown of Paris Lees and Hari Nef has its roots
in the efforts of those who struggled for equality before them, but
were met with indifference - and often outright hostility - from
mainstream society. Trans Britain chronicles this journey in the
words of those who were there to witness a marginalised community
grow into the visible phenomenon we recognise today: activists,
film-makers, broadcasters, parents, an actress, a rock musician and
a priest, among many others. Here is everything you always wanted
to know about the background of the trans community, but never knew
how to ask.
'A vital book' JUNO ROCHE 'Beautifully illustrated and fascinating'
MEG-JOHN BARKER 'Fun and fact-filled' SUSAN STRYKER This inspiring
collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of
influential transgender, non-binary and intersex figures throughout
history. Showcasing the diversity of gender identities and
expressions that have existed in all cultures alongside
developments from recent years, the extraordinary stories in this
book highlight the achievements and legacies of those who have
fought to be themselves, whatever their gender. From activists,
soldiers and historical leaders through to pirates, actors and
artists, this book explores the life and times of over fifty trans
and intersex trailblazers in their fight for equality, acceptance
and change. Poignant, educational and empowering, these are the
gender pioneers everyone needs to know about.
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