Peasreads: HE/SHE/THEY

Wow. What can I say about this book? Informative, equipping, heartbreaking, healing, hope-full. You can read the description below from the publisher. Schuyler Bailar may not have set out to be an educator on gender identity, but I'm glad he saw the need and did his very best to fill that need. Maybe he was more thrust into the role. I don't know. As an Ally I seek to be educated as much as possible. The work, research, and interviews that Schuyler put into this book are invaluable for someone who doesn't have the resources he does. Some questions I may not feel comfortable asking, or may not know who to ask were answered in this book. Number one takeaway is to respect the language the person in front of you prefers, no matter what you have learned or think.

I learned so much. This is a book that all counselors, educators, healthcare workers, Allies, activists, and anyone who has questions should read. Is this book the end all be all book on gender identity? Of course not, this is just the beginning I hope for more books like this to come. Books that guide the layman if you will. I would 100% recommend and gift this book. 

Description

Go‑to expert on gender identity, Schuyler Bailar, offers an essential, urgent guide that changes the conversation.

Anti-transgender legislation is being introduced in state governments around the United States in record-breaking numbers. Trans people are under attack in sports, healthcare, school curriculum, bathrooms, bars, and nearly every walk of life. He/She/They clearly and compassionately addresses fundamental topics, from why being transgender is not a choice and why pronouns are important, to more complex issues including how gender-affirming healthcare can be lifesaving and why allowing trans youth to play sports is good for all kids. With a relatable narrative rooted in facts, science, and history, Schuyler helps restore common sense and humanity to a discussion that continues to be divisively coopted and deceptively politicized.

Schuyler Bailar didn’t set out to be an activist, but his very public transition to the Harvard men’s swim team put him in the spotlight. His choice to be open about his transition and share his experience has touched people around the world. His plain-spoken education has evolved into tireless advocacy for inclusion and collective liberation. In He/She/They, Schuyler uses storytelling and the art of conversation to give us the essential language and context of gender, meeting everyone where they are and paving the way for understanding, acceptance, and, most importantly: connection. He/She/They is more than a book on allyship; it also speaks to trans folks directly, answering the question, “does it get better?” with a resounding yes, celebrating radical trans joy. Myth-busting, affirming, compassionate, and fierce, He/She/They is a crucial, urgent--and lifesaving--book that forever changes the conversation about gender.

Available Editions
EDITION Other Format
ISBN 9780306831874
PRICE $30.00 (USD)
PAGES 400

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