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Feminist Fightback reading group: A Short History of Trans Misogyny By Jules Gill-Peterson
January 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join Feminist Fightback for our winter reading group book: A Short History of Trans Misogyny By Jules Gill-Peterson.
This book offers a refreshing intervention into the historical underpinnings of misogyny against trans women. Taking a global approach, Jules Gill-Peterson demonstrates that trans misogyny was not inevitable, it was created within certain historical conditions. Throughout, Gill-Peterson details examples of trans feminism that challenged colonial governments, policing, and exploitative working conditions. In drawing on this rich history, Gill-Peterson offers new ways of thinking about and fighting against modern trans misogyny.
The book is 192 pages long. We will discuss this book in four sessions, two chapters at a time:
Monday 9th of December (61 pages):
- Introduction: Femmes against Trans
- Chapter 1: The Global Trans Panic, Defense of self, defense of the nation
Monday 13th of January (36 pages):
- Chapter 2: Sex and the Antebellum City
Monday 10th of February (58 pages)
- Chapter 3: Queens of the Gay World
- Conclusion: Mujerísima and Scarcity Feminism
Please come having read the relevant chapters. Drop us a line if you would like more details at feminist.fightback@gmail.com.
The book is only available in hardback at £14.99. If you need help getting a copy of the book due to the high costs, please email feminist.fightback@gmail.com and we will assist you.
The sessions will take place at the Sir Ralph Perring Centre, Golden Lane Estate, EC1Y 0SA. This is in Golden Lane Estate by the swimming pool and tennis court.
The venue is fully accessible. Please arrive at 7.00 for 7.15 start; we will finish at 8.30pm. All genders welcome.