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The Words of Others
The words of others don’t define me. How could they? In many instances, those “others” don’t even know me. They see me and then…
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A comprehensive reference covering the history, terminology, legal developments, and cultural evolution of gender and identity.
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Foundations
A comprehensive introduction to the history, terminology, legal developments, and cultural evolution of gender and identity.
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Clear, factual definitions of the key terms used across today's debates—so the language never gets in the way of understanding.
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A factual introduction to concepts of identity, self-definition, social identity, and the terminology surrounding contemporary discussions of identity.
Explore Guide →Politics & Policy
An overview of the political development of contemporary debates surrounding gender and identity—including major movements, policy questions, and political turning points.
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Timelines, historical developments, movements, and political turning points.
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