What Even Is Gender?

The book "What Even Is Gender?" challenges the idea that there is one thing called gender that both sides are arguing about, and proposes a pluralistic concept of gender that distinguishes among our experiences of diverse facets of gendered life. It offers a flexible approach to gender categories that reflects the value of self-determination and suggests that we need an awareness of individual variation and a willingness to adjust to changing contexts and circumstances.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Debates about gender are pervasive in our society, with opinions ranging from inner identity to biological fact to oppressive system. The question of whether we should respect or resist gender arises. However, What Even Is Gender? challenges the conventional understanding of gender as a singular concept that both sides are arguing about. The authors propose a pluralistic approach to gender that recognizes the diverse experiences of different aspects of gendered life. They introduce a flexible framework for gender categories that values self-determination. Instead of seeking a universal language of gender, the authors advocate for an awareness of individual variations and a willingness to adapt to changing contexts and circumstances.

This book offers a bold and thought-provoking perspective on gender that will appeal to scholars in philosophy, gender studies, sociology, and LGBTQIA+ studies. It sheds light on the equivocations and false dichotomies in gender talk and provides a valuable toolkit for navigating these complexities. By embracing a pluralistic concept of gender and promoting self-determination, the authors offer a fresh approach to understanding and addressing the challenges and opportunities that arise from our diverse gender identities.

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367513214