{"product_id":"inverse-cowgirl-a-memoir-9780063295285","title":"Inverse Cowgirl: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAlicia Weigel is a prominent activist fighting for intersex representation and rights, and the author of the book \"Intersexion: How to Become a Change Agent in a State That Would Erase You.\" The book is a collection of essays about owning one's identity and living one's truth, and discusses the experiences of intersex individuals who are born with both male and female reproductive organs. Weigel has championed legislation to reduce sexual assault, human trafficking, mandate paid sick leave and abortion funding, decriminalize and alleviate homelessness, and target other social determinants of health. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Jonathan Van Ness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a celebrated activist at the forefront of fighting for intersex representation and rights—and a subject of the forthcoming documentary Every Body, from the filmmakers behind RBG—a funny, thought-provoking collection of essays about owning your identity and living your truth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo percent of the world's population—the same percentage of humans who have naturally red hair—is born intersex. Yet many people are not even familiar with the word. Intersex individuals are born with both male and female reproductive organs, yet many are stripped of their identity at birth when a parent designates M or F on a birth certificate. That subjective choice is often followed by invasive, life-changing surgeries, performed without the individual's consent. Intersex people have become a target of politicians, attacked for who they are, and threatened by legislation that attempts to categorize and define them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlicia Weigel is fighting back against the hate and fearmongering to protect the rights and lives of everyone. As an activist and the Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Austin, Alicia has championed legislation to reduce sexual assault and human trafficking, mandate paid sick leave and abortion funding, decriminalize and alleviate homelessness, and target other social determinants of health. In this book, Alicia boldly speaks out about working as a change agent in a state that actively attempts to pass legislation that would erase her existence, explores how we can reclaim bodily autonomy, and encourages us to amplify our voices to be heard. Disarming, funny, charming, and powerful, this is a vital account of personal accomplishment that will open eyes and change minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 134 x 203 x 19 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780063295285\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alicia Roth Weigel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44784678043898,"sku":"9780063295285","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1700236599955_book.jpg?v=1700329637","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/inverse-cowgirl-a-memoir-9780063295285","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}