Transgender History in the United States - UMass Amherst

Transgender History in the United StatesA special unabridged version of a book chapter from Trans Bodies, Trans Selves, edited by Laura Erickson-SchrothgEnny bEEmyn 2 Transgender History in THe United sTaTesby genny Beemyn part of Trans Bodies, Trans selves edited by Laura erickson-schrothaBoUT THis e-BookThe History of Transgender and gender nonconforming people in the United States is one of struggle, but also of self-determination and community building. Transgender groups have participated in activism and education around many issues, including gender expectations, depathologization, poverty, and discrimination. Like many other marginalized people, our History is not always preserved, and we have few places to turn to learn the stories of our chapter is an unabridged version of the United States History chapter of Trans Bodies, Trans Selves, a resource guide by and for Transgender communities.

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