Politicization of Trans Identity - An Analysis of Backlash, Scapegoating, and Dog Whistling From

The politicization of trans identity-also affecting gender non-binary and gender non-conforming persons-is a form of backlash to the Obergefell ruling (legalizing same sex marriage) and increased LGBTQ equality. This book provides a conceptual analysis and application of the notions of backlash, scapegoating, dog whistling, and virtue signaling.

About the author

Loren Cannon, PhD, teaches philosophy at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Product details

• Authors: Loren Cannon
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.03.2024
• EAN: 9781793623836
• ISBN: 978-1-79362-383-6
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, LAW / Constitutional, LAW / Gender & the Law, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Gender & the law, Gender studies, gender groups, Law and society, gender issues, Constitution, Constitutional & administrative law