TBR Pile Review: Gender – A Graphic Guide, by Meg-John Barker & Jules Scheele PLUS BONUS GIVEAWAY

Blurb

Join the creators of Queer: A Graphic History (‘Could totally change the way you think about sex and gender’ VICE) on an illustrated journey of gender exploration.

We’ll look at how gender has been ‘done’ differently – from patriarchal societies to trans communities – and how it has been viewed differently – from biological arguments for sex difference to cultural arguments about received gender norms. We’ll dive into complex and shifting ideas about masculinity and femininity, look at non-binary, trans and fluid genders, and examine the intersection of experiences of gender with people’s race, sexuality, class, disability and more.

Tackling current debates and tensions, which can divide communities and even cost lives, we’ll look to the past and the future to ask how might we approach gender differently, in more socially constructive, caring ways.

My Review

Evening, I’ve just got back from an ASIST course about suicide prevention for my job, so I’m a bit wobbly o’ the head. Tired. And hungry. So forgive any spelling mistakes.

I ordered this book to help me with the LGBTQIA+ Forum last week and I’ve been reading it thoroughly. I have found it really helpful and has explained some complex ideas that I’ve been thinking about and needed clarification. The book is quite extensive in its coverage and scope.

I enjoyed the illustrations, which I think explicated the text and concepts well. I like the style and the aesthetics.

A very useful and important book for everyone to read.

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GIVEAWAY – Win A Copy of Gender: A Graphic Guide, by Meg-John Barker and Jules Scheele – Ends 30th June 2021

I’m a dolt who can’t keep track of book orders and ended up with two copies of this book. I enjoyed it so much that I want to share it with people, so instead of sending the second book back I’m going to give it away.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/c14d11e00/

T&Cs – UK entries only. All details will only be collected for the purpose of this giveaway. They will be discarded after the giveaway.