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The Intermediate Sex

- A Study Of Some Transitional Types Of Men And Women

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""The Intermediate Sex: A Study Of Some Transitional Types Of Men And Women"" is a book written by Edward Carpenter that explores the concept of gender and sexuality in a non-binary way. The book was first published in 1908 and is considered to be one of the earliest works on queer theory. Carpenter argues that there are individuals who exist outside of the traditional binary gender system, and he refers to them as the ""intermediate sex."" He explores the lives of people who identify as transgender, intersex, and homosexual, and he examines how their experiences challenge societal norms and expectations. Carpenter also critiques the medical and legal systems that pathologize and criminalize these individuals. Overall, ""The Intermediate Sex"" is a groundbreaking work that challenges the rigid gender and sexual norms of its time and continues to be relevant in contemporary discussions of gender and sexuality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162913032
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 180
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 249 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. november 2024
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""The Intermediate Sex: A Study Of Some Transitional Types Of Men And Women"" is a book written by Edward Carpenter that explores the concept of gender and sexuality in a non-binary way. The book was first published in 1908 and is considered to be one of the earliest works on queer theory. Carpenter argues that there are individuals who exist outside of the traditional binary gender system, and he refers to them as the ""intermediate sex."" He explores the lives of people who identify as transgender, intersex, and homosexual, and he examines how their experiences challenge societal norms and expectations. Carpenter also critiques the medical and legal systems that pathologize and criminalize these individuals. Overall, ""The Intermediate Sex"" is a groundbreaking work that challenges the rigid gender and sexual norms of its time and continues to be relevant in contemporary discussions of gender and sexuality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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