Deleuze, Guattari and the Schizoanalysis of Trans Studies

Trans theorists and activists use Deleuze and Guattari's concepts to develop innovative ways of thinking about trans identities and the processes involved in liberating desires from the gendered ego. Ciara Cremin's first volume of its kind covers a broad mix of subjects,including transecology,corporalities of betweenness,black transversality,toxic masculinity,and transvestism. She argues that trans people are at the forefront of debates on gendered dichotomies and theorizes the possibility of a society which does not rely on gendered forms of oppression.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In their groundbreaking work,Deleuze and Guattari introduced concepts that have had a profound impact on the field of trans studies. Trans theorists and activists have taken these ideas and developed innovative ways of thinking about trans identities and the processes involved in liberating desires from the gendered ego.

The first volume of its kind, "Deleuze, Guattari and the Schizoanalysis of Trans Studies," covers a broad range of subjects, including transecology, corporealities of betweenness, black transversality, toxic masculinity, and transvestism. This volume is a testament to the versatility and richness of Deleuze and Guattari's ideas.

At the heart of this volume is the concept of schizonalaysis, which provides a framework for understanding the complexities of trans experiences. Schizonalaysis challenges the hetero-patriarchy that currently dominates both progressive and regressive discourse and proposes a radical departure from the status quo concerning gender identity, sex, bodies, and politics.

Ciara Cremin, the editor of this volume, outlines the potential for a society that does not rely on gendered forms of oppression for its existence. Cremin and her contributors theorize the possibility of a society where trans people are at the forefront of debates on gendered dichotomies, as a result of becoming something other than their assigned gender.

This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in trans theory today. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities of trans experiences and provides a roadmap for building a more inclusive and just society.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 153 x 234 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350193734