Material Girls

Book cover of Material Girls: Why Reality Matters for Feminism

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'A clear, concise, easy-to-read account of the issues between sex, gender and feminism . . . an important book' Evening Standard

'A call for cool heads at a time of great heat and a vital reminder that revolutions don't always end well' Sunday Times

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1 author picked Material Girls as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Lisa Marchiano

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Philosopher Kathleen Stock cuts through the confusion and obfuscation about trans to define what we mean by transgender. What is the phenomenology of trans, and how is it different from the shifting language we use to describe different states?

I found Stock’s analysis both clear and compassionate. It’s an essential tool going forward that should make it easier to have discussions in this contested area because it posits definitions we might just all be able to agree on.

From Lisa's list on understanding the increase in transgender identification and adolescent mental health.