Mobile Subjects: Transnational Imaginaries of Gender Reassignment
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Aren Z. Aizura
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Format
Relié
Pages
296
Langue
Anglais
Publié
Nov 23, 2018
Éditeur
Duke University Press Books
ISBN-10
1478001216
ISBN-13
9781478001218
Description
Aren Z. Aizura delves into the complex and often intertwined narratives of gender reassignment, exploring the transnational experiences of individuals navigating their identities across borders. By examining the life of Christine Jorgensen, the first widely recognized transgender figure in the United States, the book uncovers how her journey to Denmark for surgery not only shaped her identity but also resonated within broader societal and cultural frameworks.
Through a series of rich and detailed accounts, Aizura sheds light on the ways in which globalization and the movement of bodies intersect with notions of gender, identity, and medical practices. The narratives reveal the varied imaginaries that inform gender reassignment, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of how these experiences are felt and interpreted across different cultures.
Ultimately, the work challenges readers to reconsider fixed notions of gender and embraces the fluidity of identity, highlighting the personal and political dimensions of being a mobile subject in a world that is constantly evolving. In doing so, it offers a thought-provoking look at the intersections of race, sexuality, and power in the context of transnational mobility.
Through a series of rich and detailed accounts, Aizura sheds light on the ways in which globalization and the movement of bodies intersect with notions of gender, identity, and medical practices. The narratives reveal the varied imaginaries that inform gender reassignment, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of how these experiences are felt and interpreted across different cultures.
Ultimately, the work challenges readers to reconsider fixed notions of gender and embraces the fluidity of identity, highlighting the personal and political dimensions of being a mobile subject in a world that is constantly evolving. In doing so, it offers a thought-provoking look at the intersections of race, sexuality, and power in the context of transnational mobility.
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