Beyond Gender Binaries: The History of Trans, Intersex, and Third-Gender Individuals

by Rita Santos

Overview

While transgender people have been called many different things by different cultures, they have always existed. This book traces the history of how transgender, third gender, and other varieties of gender-nonconforming individuals have functioned in various societies. It documents how different societies' understanding of sex and gender has changed over time. Readers will explore how different cultures viewed these individuals as well as how their legal rights have evolved (or devolved). They will meet some of the historical figures that paved the way for so many others to live their truth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538381267
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2018
Series:	History of the LGBTQ Rights Movement Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 Brazil: A Land of Contradictions 10

Chapter 2 Native Americans Go From Berdache to Two-Spirit 21

Chapter 3 Polynesian Transgender Populations 34

Chapter 4 The Third Reich 47

Chapter 5 Transgender America 59

Chapter 6 Hijras 71

Chapter 7 The Future is Nonbinary 83

Timeline 97

Glossary 99

For More Information 102

For Further Reading 105

Bibliography 106

Index 108

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2019

Gr 7 Up—Thoroughly researched, these well-written books offer balanced explorations of everything from the early history of the LGBTQ+ movement to the AIDS crisis to marriage equality. Information is primarily organized chronologically, but detailed sidebars and captioned archival photographs break up the text, leading readers on forays into interesting, related topics. There is enough overlap between the titles to make each stand strongly on its own; as a whole, the series offers a comprehensive picture of the movement. Beyond Gender Binaries and The Early History of the Gay Rights Movement are two standouts, discussing topics that are generally glossed over in other books that explore similar subject matter. VERDICT The six titles in this series work together to provide an in-depth look at the LGBTQ+ movement. Highly recommended for middle school and high school collections.

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