Trans Exploits: Trans of Color Cultures and Technologies in Movement

Jian Neo Chen examines how contemporary trans of color artists are tracking and resisting their displacement and social marginalization through new forms of cultural expression, performance, and activism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 06 November 2019
Publisher: Duke University Press

In Trans Exploits, Jian Neo Chen delves into the rich tapestry of cultural practices crafted by trans and gender-nonconforming artists and activists of color. They fervently advocate for a transformative reevaluation of the policies and technologies that perpetuate racial gendering and assimilative social programming, dividing LGBT communities and communities of color along the lines of gender, sexuality, class, immigration status, and ability. Chen's exploration is centered around performance, film/video, literature, digital media, and various other forms of cultural expression and activism that trace the displaced emergence of trans people of color. By highlighting these diverse responses, trans of color cultural workers, including performance artist Yozmit, writer Janet Mock, and organizer Jennicet Gutiérrez, boldly challenge prevailing perceptions and institutions that perpetuate violence, confinement, policing, and discipline towards trans individuals.

Through their artistic endeavors and activism, these cultural workers strive to dismantle oppressive systems and create a more inclusive and equitable world for trans and gender-nonconforming communities. Trans Exploits serves as a powerful testament to the resilience, creativity, and unwavering determination of trans people of color in the face of systemic oppression. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of intersectionality and the ongoing struggle for trans rights and justice.

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 161 x 238 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781478000662