Beyond Binaries - Trans Identities in Contemporary Culture

Informationen zum Autor Mike Perez is associate professor of humanities and communication at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. John C. Lamothe is associate professor of humanities and communication at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Rachel Friedman is associate professor of aviation administration at California State University at Los Angeles. Klappentext This books examines representations and experiences of trans and nonbinary identities in a variety of contemporary cultural contexts including media, religion, sports, race, film, performance, and literature, highlighting both accomplishments and ongoing challenges for members of the LGTBQIA+ community. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: TransForming Society?: Examining the Pros and Cons of the Trans Celebrity Spokesperson Chapter 2: Popular vs. Personal: Transgender Narratives in Public Media Culture Chapter 3: Schrödinger's Dick: The Transgender Reveal Trope in Boy Meets Girl Chapter 4: The Trans Baby Boom: Framing Male Pregnancy on Television Chapter 5: Where's the 'T'? RuPaul's Drag Race and Transgender In/Exclusion Chapter 6: How to Define Fair?: Examining Transgender on the 'Level Playing Field.' Chapter 7: Gender Identity in Transgender Comics Chapter 8: Transgender Talk and Conservative Christians: Framing a Persuasive Conversation Chapter 9: Transgender and Transracial Identity: A Cultural Examination of "Passing" Chapter 10: Transition to Neverland: Exploring Trans Boyhood through J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan Chapter 11: Hijras and the Indian Caste System Chapter 12: A Nonbinary Letter: From Camp Epicene

Product details

• Authors: Mike Friedman Perez
• Assisted by: Rachel Friedman (Editor), Friedman Rachel (Editor), John C. Lamothe (Editor), Mike Perez (Editor), Perez Mike (Editor)
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2023
• EAN: 9781498593670
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-9367-0
• No. of pages: 234
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Gender studies, gender groups, Gay & Lesbian studies, Gay & Lesbian studies / LGBTQ studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / Transgender Studies, Gender studies: transgender, transsexual, intersex people, Gender studies: transgender & intersex, Relating to transgender people