Detransition: Beyond Before and After

Feminists are concerned about the way transgender ideology naturalizes patriarchal views of sex stereotypes and encourages transition as a way of escaping misogyny. Max Robinson's book goes beyond the 'before and 'after of the transition and takes us through the processes that led her to transition and detransition. She makes a case for a world in which all medical interventions for the purpose of assimilation are open to criticism and draws upon a legacy of radical and lesbian feminist ideas to arrive at conclusions. Robinson's bold discussion of both transition and detransition is meant to provoke a much-needed conversation about who benefits from transgender medicine and who has to bear the hidden cost of these interventions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2021
Publisher: Spinifex Press

Feminists are deeply concerned about the way transgender ideology perpetuates patriarchal notions of sex stereotypes and promotes transition as a means of escaping misogyny. In this courageous and insightful book, Max Robinson delves beyond the mere 'before and 'after' of her transition and takes us on a journey through the processes that led her to initially transition in search of relief from her distress, and subsequently detransition as she embraced feminist thought and community. The author makes a compelling case for a world where all medical interventions aimed at assimilation are subject to critical scrutiny. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of women's struggles to survive under patriarchy, drawing upon a rich legacy of radical and lesbian feminist ideas to arrive at profound conclusions. Robinson's bold discussion of both transition and detransition is intended to ignite a much-needed conversation about who benefits from transgender medicine and who bears the hidden costs of these interventions.

Weight: 210g
Dimension: 134 x 180 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781925950403