Third Wave Feminism and Transgender: Strength through Diversity

Third Wave Feminism and Transgender considers what positive outcomes on society in general, and the law as it pertains to gender in particular, may emerge from the identification of and cooperation between third wave feminism and transgender.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 08 May 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Feminism and transgender, as social factions or collective subjectivities, have a complex and often contentious relationship with each other. Throughout history, these two movements have often evaded, vilified, or negated each other's philosophy and subjectivities. In particular, separatist feminist theorists have portrayed feminism and transgender as consisting of mutually incompatible aims and subjectivities, which has worked to the detriment of both feminism and transgender.

However, there is a growing recognition that these two movements can collaborate and work towards positive outcomes for society in general and for gender equality in particular. This is the focus of Third Wave Feminism and Transgender, a book by Davies that explores the potential for identification and cooperation between third wave feminism and transgender.

Davies challenges the notion of "internecine exclusion" between and within each faction, arguing that queer-inspired philosophical third wave feminism has the potential to be an inclusive social discourse that provides a substantial challenge to mutual exclusion. The book explores the span of maternal relations, including womanism, ethics of care, and semiotic language, and demonstrates how gender variant people can highlight the gendered operation of conventional ethics.

With a focus on Carol Gilligan and Julia Kristeva as key instigators of a philosophical third wave of feminism, this enlightening monograph will appeal to students and postdoctoral researchers interested in fields such as womens studies, transgender studies, and gender law. The book offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between feminism and transgender and provides a roadmap for building a more inclusive and equitable society.

Weight: 588g
Dimension: 262 x 242 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138092006