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Trans

When Ideology Meets Reality
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Trans by Helen Joyce explores the rapid societal changes surrounding gender identity over the past decade. Joyce examines how laws, education, sports, and medical practices have increasingly prioritised self-declared gender identity over biological sex. The book critically assesses the implications of this shift on women’s rights, fairness in sport, sexual orientation, and child development. With a focus on fostering free and robust debate, Joyce encourages a careful reconsideration of liberal values in addressing these complex issues.
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This book is suited for readers interested in science, nature, gender studies, social policy, and contemporary debates on gender identity. It will appeal to those seeking a thoughtful and thorough analysis of complex social and biological issues surrounding sex and gender in modern society.

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‘There are few subjects which need treatment that is at once delicate, thoughtful and brave. Helen Joyce manages all of these things in Trans. Anyone looking to understand this most fraught of issues should start here.’ Douglas Murray, author of The Madness of Crowds

Gender identity ideology is about more than Twitter storms and using the right pronouns. In just ten years, laws, company policies, school and university curricula, sport, medical protocols, and the media have been reshaped to privilege self-declared gender identity over biological sex.

People are being shamed and silenced for attempting to understand the consequences of redefining ‘man’ and ‘woman’. While compassion for transgender lives is well-intentioned, it is stifling much-needed inquiry into the significance of our bodies, particularly with regard to women’s rights, fairness in sport, same-sex attraction and children’s development.

If we recommit to our liberal values of freedom of belief, freedom of speech and robust debate, we stand a chance of addressing what is at stake.

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Trans has been praised for its scholarly and compassionate approach. Reviewers highlight Joyce's well-researched, sound arguments and commend her courage in addressing a divisive topic. The book is described as rigorous, brave, and necessary, offering a clear-eyed, methodical, and humane perspective. Endorsed by notable figures such as Richard Dawkins and Jenni Murray, it stands out as an important contribution to discussions on gender identity.

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ISBN: 9780861540495

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Helen Joyce is a senior staff journalist at The Economist, where she has worked for 15 years. Since becoming interested in gender-identity issues, she has written a number of articles and editorials on the topic for The Economist and other outlets. She tweets at @HJoyceGender

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