'Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women, and the Rest of Us' by Kate Bornstein is an exploration of gender, challenging the traditional binary concept of male and female. The book delves into the idea of gender as a vibrant continuum rather than a strict binary, encouraging readers to question societal norms and stereotypes surrounding gender identity. Through a blend of biography, gender theory, and personal anecdotes, Bornstein presents a thought-provoking narrative that aims to dismantle traditional views on gender and sexuality.
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Content warnings may include discussions of gender dysphoria, social stigma, and mental health issues related to gender identity.
From The Publisher:
"I know I'm not a man . . . and I've come to the conclusion that I'm probably not a woman, either. . . . . The trouble is, we're living in a world that insists we be one or the other." With these words, Kate Bornstein ushers readers on a funny, fearless, and wonderfully scenic journey across the terrains of gender and identity. On one level, Gender Outlaw details Bornstein's transformation from heterosexual male to lesbian woman, from a one-time IBM salesperson to a playwright and performance artist. But this particular coming-of-age story is also a provocative investigation into our notions of male and female, from a self-described nonbinary transfeminine diesel femme dyke who never stops questioning our cultural assumptions.
Gender Outlaw was decades ahead of its time when it was first published in 1994. Now, some twenty-odd years later, this book stands as both a classic and a still-revolutionary work-one that continues to push us gently but profoundly to the furthest borders of the gender frontier.
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About the Author:
Kate Bornstein divides their time between New York City and the Rhode Island shore. She can be seen in all episodes of Season 2 of the reality TV show I Am Cait. Their stage work includes the solo performance pieces The Opposite…
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