Serano shares her experiences and observations both pre- and post-transition to reveal the ways in which fear, suspicion, and dismissiveness toward femininity shape our societal attitudes toward trans women, as well as gender and sexuality as a whole. Putting the feminine back into feminismĪ provocative manifesto, Whipping Girl tells the powerful story of Julia Serano, a transsexual woman whose supremely intelligent writing reflects her diverse background as a lesbian transgender activist and professional biologist.Crossdressing : demystifying femininity and rethinking 'male privilege'.Bending over backwards : traditional sexism and trans woman-exclusion policies.Pathological science : debunking sexological and sociological models of transgenderism.Intrinsic inclinations : explaining gender and sexual diversity.

Blind spots : on subconscious sex and gender entitlement.Boygasms and girgasms : a frank discussion about hormones and gender difference.Before and after : class and body transformations.Skirt chasers : why the media depicts the trans revolution in lipstick and heels.Coming to terms with transgenderism and transsexuality.Julia’s other writings have appeared in over twenty anthologies, in news and media outlets such as The New York Times, TIME, The Guardian, Salon, The Daily Beast, and Ms., and have been used as teaching materials in college courses across North America.Bibliography Includes bibliographical references. Julia's forthcoming book – Sexed Up: How Society Sexualizes Us, and How We Can Fight Back – will be released by Seal Press in May, 2022. She is the author of several award-winning books, including Whipping Girl, Excluded, and her debut novel 99 Erics. Julia Serano is an Oakland, California-based writer, spoken word performer, activist, and biologist. Julia’s other writings have appeared in over twenty anthologies, in news and media outlets such as The New York Times, TIME, The Guardian, Salon, The Daily Beast, and Ms., and have been used as teaching materials in college courses across North America.

Whipping Girl by Julia Serano