Julia Serano

American writer and activist · United States · Writers · Born 1967 · age 59

Julia Serano is read about 141 times a day, in 23 languages.

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2018“There are numerous forms of marginalization that exist in our society: , classism, sexism, , heterosexism, and so on.”In their words25 February 2018Leftist Critiques of Identity Politics (February 25, 2018), MediumRead the whole statement

“The “principal contradiction” refers to the idea that there is some original or primary form of oppression that gives rise to all the others. ...”In their words25 February 2018Leftist Critiques of Identity Politics (February 25, 2018), MediumRead the whole statement

“Accusations that IP is inherently “narcissistic” and “divisive” have become quite prevalent among EC-centric leftists lately.”In their words25 February 2018Leftist Critiques of Identity Politics (February 25, 2018), MediumRead the whole statement

2017“People tend to harbor essentialist beliefs about sex - that is, they presume that each sex category has an underlying "essence" that makes them what they are.”In their words17 July 2017Transgender People and “Biological Sex” Myths (July 17, 2017), MediumRead the whole statement

“Trans women differ greatly from one another.”In their words27 June 2017Debunking "Trans Women Are Not Women" Arguments (June 27, 2017), MediumRead the whole statement

“Claims that trans women are not women often rely on essentialist (and therefore incorrect) assumptions about biology.”In their words27 June 2017Debunking "Trans Women Are Not Women" Arguments (June 27, 2017), MediumRead the whole statement

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Julia Serano speaks at the GLBT History Museum in San Francisco for the launch of the second edition of Whipping Girl.

Serano reads from her book Outspoken in 2017

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Julia Serano

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There are numerous forms of marginalization that exist in our society: , classism, sexism, , heterosexism, and so on.
Feb 25, 2018, Leftist Critiques of Identity Politics (February 25, 2018), Medium, Own words
People usually gravitate toward single-issue activism because they are unconcerned about forms of marginalization that do not personally impact them.
Feb 25, 2018, Leftist Critiques of Identity Politics (February 25, 2018), Medium, Own words
The “principal contradiction” refers to the idea that there is some original or primary form of oppression that gives rise to all the others. ...
Feb 25, 2018, Leftist Critiques of Identity Politics (February 25, 2018), Medium, Own words

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About this person

Julia Michelle Serano is an American writer, musician, spoken-word performer, transgender and bisexual activist, and biologist. She is known for her transfeminist books, such as Whipping Girl (2007), Excluded (2013), and Outspoken (2016). She is also a public speaker who has given many talks at universities and conferences. Her writing is frequently featured in queer, feminist, and popular culture magazines.

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