Book · 2016 · Social Science

Whipping Girl

A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity

by Julia Serano · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

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Why people recommend it

Whipping Girl by Julia Serano is a foundational text of transfeminism that examines transmisogyny and cultural attitudes toward femininity. On the podcast Behind the Bastards, specifically during the Behind the Bastards New Year Q&A Part Two episode released in January 2025, Sophie Lichterman brought the text into the discussion. Lichterman mentioned that she had received a recommendation to read Whipping Girl by Julia Serano and expressed immense praise for it, describing the text as an incredible work. Following this mention, host Robert Evans chimed in to agree with her assessment, reinforcing the positive sentiment about the book's value and impact. The speakers highlighted the work as a significant contribution to contemporary discourse on gender, identity, and the specific societal pressures faced by transgender women, validating its importance within progressive and analytical conversations.

Who recommended it

• Sophie Lichterman Recommended

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