Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity
In Black on Both Sides, C. Riley Snorton presents a racial history of trans identity, revealing how race and gender have co-constituted each other across American history. Drawing on historical sources, the book uncovers the overlooked intersections of Blackness and transness, offering a vital reframing of identity politics and bodily autonomy.
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Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity by C. Riley Snorton delves into the intertwined histories of race and transgender experiences in America.
The book traces how racial categories have shaped understandings of gender and bodily difference from the era of enslavement to contemporary times.
Through archival research and theoretical analysis, it highlights the ways trans identities have been influenced by racial dynamics.
Snorton's work challenges conventional narratives by centering Black trans perspectives in the broader story of identity formation.
This scholarly text provides essential insights into the racial underpinnings of gender variance.
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