20 Best Books On Gender Identity (2023 Update)

Are you wrestling with questions surrounding your gender that just don’t seem to go away? do you want answers to questions about your gender identity, but aren’t sure how to get started? in this groundbreaking guide, dara hoffman-fox, lpc—accomplished gender therapist and thought leader whose articles, blogs, and videos have empowered thousands worldwide—helps you navigate your journey of self-discovery in three approachable stages: preparation, reflection, and exploration. – in you and your gender identity, you will learn:why understanding your gender identity is core to embracing your full being – how to sustain the highs and lows of your journey with resources, connection, and self-care – how to uncover and move through your feelings of fear, loneliness, and doubt – why it’s important to examine your past through the lens of gender exploration – how to discover and begin living as your authentic self – what options you have after making your discoveries about your gender identity – this unique, interactive guide can help you answer the questions you’ve been asking yourself

What do you like? how do you feel? this brightly illustrated children's book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged 5-8.

As celebrated as it is controversial, 'gender trouble' has become one of the key works of contemporary feminist theory, and an essential work for anyone interested in the study of gender, queer theory, or the politics of sexuality in culture. author: butler, judith p.

If you lifted this book from the shelf, you're probably interested in learning more about gender. you could be in the earliest stages of questioning, newly out, well into your transition, or an ally hoping to receive some extra tips and tricks. no matter your starting point, you're in the right place. moving beyond pronouns, the basics of social and physical transition and how to be a good ally, this definitive guide explores the ins and outs of gender – from affirming language, how to explore and question gender, coming out to parents, finding gender euphoria, supporting loved ones and yourself, and advice on what not to say – to help you understand the nuances of gender and the lived realities of trans people. with self-reflective exercises, personal anecdotes and example scenarios, this book will teach you the secrets to becoming the best gender ally you can be. written by a young black queer trans adult, this empowering and contemporary guide is your 'gender friend' who is ready to actively listen, advise you as needed, and provide you with support as you grow as an ally, or approach the next steps in your own unique gender journey. welcome to the gender book you've been waiting for.

What happens when your gender doesn't fit neatly into the categories of male or female? even mundane interactions like filling out a form or using a public bathroom can be a struggle when these designations prove inadequate. in this groundbreaking book, thirty authors highlight how our experiences are shaped by a deeply entrenched gender binary. the powerful first-person narratives of this collection show us a world where gender exists along a spectrum, a web, a multidimensional space. nuanced storytellers break away from mainstream portrayals of gender diversity, cutting across lines of age, race, ethnicity, ability, class, religion, family, and relationships. from suzi, who wonders whether she'll ever "feel" like a woman after living fifty years as a man, to aubri, who grew up in a cash-strapped fundamentalist household, to sand, who must reconcile the dual roles of trans advocate and therapist, the writers' conceptions of gender are inextricably intertwined with broader systemic issues.

And i'm learning a thing or two myself."–billy porter, emmy award-winning actor, singer, and broadway theater performer"beyond the gender binary will give readers everywhere the feeling that anything is possible within themselves"–princess nokia, musician and co-founder of the smart girl club"a fierce, penetrating, and empowering call for change."– kirkus reviews, starred review"an affirming, thoughtful read for all ages." — school library journal, starred reviewin beyond the gender binary, poet, artist, and lgbtqia+ rights advocate alok vaid-menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary.pocket change collective is a series of small books with big ideas from today's leading activists and artists. in this installment, beyond the gender binary, alok vaid-menon challenges the world to see gender not in black and white, but in full color. taking from their own experiences as a gender-nonconforming artist, they show us that gender is a malleable and creative form of expression. the only limit is your imagination.

This book serves as a guide to key topics regarding pediatric gender identity to help clinicians better care for transgender and gender diverse youth. written by experts in the field, it covers critical considerations for child health providers from a variety of disciplines in a range of clinical settings. patients, families and other community agencies can also find useful information about current practices and recommendations for care and support. the text begins by overviewing terminology, epidemiology, gender identity development, and relevant neurobiology. next, the text focuses on the emergence of affirmative treatment paradigms using a patient-centered, consent based framework. topics include psychotherapeutic support, gender-affirming medical and surgical care, management of co-existing psychiatric conditions, sexual health and fertility, legal considerations, international considerations, and more. pediatric gender identity can be used as a framework to address core clinical issues and offers practical considerations for gender-affirming care. using the growing science and understanding of gender development, this book is an excellent resource for all professionals working with gender diverse youth, including child and adolescent psychiatrists, pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, psychologists, therapists, researchers, school and educational leaders, and students.

Increasingly adopted by therapists and mental health professionals, acceptance and commitment therapy (act) helps clients to cope with social, emotional and mental health issues by using the six core act processes: acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, the self as context, values and committed action.this is the go-to-guide for evidence-based act techniques to be used by professionals to help their transgender, genderqueer, genderfluid, third gender and agender clients. it provides the tools to help these clients develop emotional processing skills they can implement throughout their life, from coping with mental health issues and substance abuse, to navigating prejudice and social pressure, to building a career and developing a family.

Deeply researched and fully illustrated, this book demystifies an intensely personal—yet universal—facet of humanity. illustrating a different concept on each spread, queer author and artist iris gottlieb touches on history, science, sociology, and her own experience. this book is an essential tool for understanding and contributing to a necessary cultural conversation, bringing clarity and reassurance to the sometimes confusing process of navigating ones' identity.

Deeply researched and fully illustrated, this book demystifies an intensely personal—yet universal—facet of humanity. illustrating a different concept on each spread, queer author and artist iris gottlieb touches on history, science, sociology, and her own experience. this book is an essential tool for understanding and contributing to a necessary cultural conversation, bringing clarity and reassurance to the sometimes confusing process of navigating ones' identity.

This book isn't meant to answer all the questions or tell you how you identify, it's meant to help kids and grownups understand gender and create an open and safe environment for kids to question, experiment, and discover their authentic selves.

Transgender rights have recently come to the fore as a social issue and yet there are many who feel that this is being pushed too far and too fast. claire rae randall is a transsexual woman who transitioned in the 1980s and is deeply concerned about this precipitous rate of change. can it have a happy ending? the war on gender examines the progress of trans from a personal perspective, which has seen it come from being a marginal issue to one that is now having a disproportionate influence on social values. including material on the neurodevelopment of gender, medico-legal and ethical issues, metaphysical analysis and critique of the postmodernist deconstruction of gender, this book challenges the viral transformation that transgender ideology has already wrought upon western society.

Undoing gender constitutes judith butler's recent reflections on gender and sexuality, focusing on new kinship, psychoanalysis and the incest taboo, transgender, intersex, diagnostic categories, social violence, and the tasks of social transformation. in terms that draw from feminist and queer theory, butler considers the norms that govern–and fail to govern–gender and sexuality as they relate to the constraints on recognizable personhood. the book constitutes a reconsideration of her earlier view on gender performativity from gender trouble. in this work, the critique of gender norms is clearly situated within the framework of human persistence and survival. and to "do" one's gender in certain ways sometimes implies "undoing" dominant notions of personhood. she writes about the "new gender politics" that has emerged in recent years, a combination of movements concerned with transgender, transsexuality, intersex, and their complex relations to feminist and queer theory.

The world has embraced the idea that gender is something that can be decided by individuals.

Foreword reviews' indiefab honorable mention few topics are more contested today than gender identity. in the fog of the culture war, complex issues like gender dysphoria are reduced to slogans and sound bites. and while the war rages over language, institutions and political allegiances, transgender individuals are the ones who end up being the casualties. mark yarhouse, an expert in sexual identity and therapy, challenges the church to rise above the political hostilities and listen to people's stories. in understanding gender dysphoria, yarhouse offers a christian perspective on transgender issues that eschews simplistic answers and appreciates the psychological and theological complexity. the result is a book that engages the latest research while remaining pastorally sensitive to the experiences of each person. in the midst of a tense political climate, yarhouse calls christians to come alongside those on the margins and stand with them as they resolve their questions and concerns about gender identity. christian association for psychological studies (caps) books explore how christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

Foreword reviews' indiefab honorable mention few topics are more contested today than gender identity. in the fog of the culture war, complex issues like gender dysphoria are reduced to slogans and sound bites. and while the war rages over language, institutions and political allegiances, transgender individuals are the ones who end up being the casualties. mark yarhouse, an expert in sexual identity and therapy, challenges the church to rise above the political hostilities and listen to people's stories. in understanding gender dysphoria, yarhouse offers a christian perspective on transgender issues that eschews simplistic answers and appreciates the psychological and theological complexity. the result is a book that engages the latest research while remaining pastorally sensitive to the experiences of each person. in the midst of a tense political climate, yarhouse calls christians to come alongside those on the margins and stand with them as they resolve their questions and concerns about gender identity. christian association for psychological studies (caps) books explore how christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

"the inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary american family's extraordinary journey to understand, nurture, and celebrate the uniqueness in us all, from the pulitzer prize-winning science reporter for the washington post when wayne and kelly maines adopted identical twin boys, they thought their lives were complete. but it wasn't long before they noticed a marked difference between jonas and his brother, wyatt. jonas preferred sports and trucks and many of the things little boys were "supposed" to like; but wyatt liked princess dolls and dress-up and playing little mermaid. by the time the twins were toddlers, confusion over wyatt's insistence that he was female began to tear the family apart. in the years that followed, the maineses came to question their long-held views on gender and identity, to accept and embrace wyatt's transition to nicole, and to undergo an emotionally wrenching transformation of their own that would change all their lives forever. becoming nicole chronicles a journey that could have destroyed a family but instead brought it closer together. it's the story of a mother whose instincts told her that her child needed love and acceptance, not ostracism and disapproval; of a republican, air force veteran father who overcame his deepest fears to become a vocal advocate for trans rights; of a loving brother who bravely stuck up for his twin sister; and of a town forced to confront its prejudices, a school compelled to rewrite its rules, and a courageous community of transgender activists determined to make their voices heard. ultimately, becoming nicole is the story of an extraordinary girl who fought for the right to be herself. granted wide-ranging access to personal diaries, home videos, clinical journals, legal documents, medical records, and the maineses themselves, amy ellis nutt spent almost four years reporting this immersive account of an american family confronting an issue that is at the center of today's cultural debate. becoming nicole will resonate with anyone who's ever raised a child, felt at odds with society's conventions and norms, or had to embrace life when it plays out unexpectedly. it's a story of standing up for your beliefs and yourself–and it will inspire all of us to do the same. advance praise for becoming nicole "becoming nicole is a miracle. it's the story of a family struggling with–and embracing–a transgender child. but more than that, it's about accepting one another, and ourselves, in all our messy, contradictory glory. the maines family is as american as they come.

'for anyone who's ever wished they had a smart, kind, friend with whom they could calmly and safely discuss gender issues: this most excellent book is that kind of friend'. – kate bornstein, author of gender outlawhave you ever questioned your own gender identity? do you know somebody who is transgender or who identifies as non-binary? do you ever feel confused when people talk about gender diversity? this down-to-earth guide is for anybody who wants to know more about gender, from its biology, history and sociology, to how it plays a role in our relationships and interactions with family, friends, partners and strangers. it looks at practical ways people can express their own gender, and will help you to understand people whose gender might be different from your own. with activities and points for reflection throughout, this book will help people of all genders engage with gender diversity and explore the ideas in the book in relation to their own lived experiences.

Nurture and celebrate your child's true self with this parent's guide to gender identity talking with your child about gender identity can seem overwhelming–but with the right guidance, you can have healthy conversations and create an affirming environment for them as they grow. whether your child is cisgender, gender expansive, transgender, or still unsure, this guide provides practical advice and strategies to help you embrace them for who they are and support them as they approach puberty.learn the basics–refresh your knowledge on gender identity and gender expression.discover anecdotes and advice–build your confidence as a parent with expert strategies and relatable stories from other parents.cover important topics–learn how to unravel your personal biases and maintain open communication. create a safe and inclusive space for your child to explore themselves with the gender identity guide for parents.

A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys! in this quick and easy guide to queer and trans identities, cartoonists mady g and jules zuckerberg guide you through the basics of the lgbt+ world! covering essential topics like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience through informative comics, interviews, worksheets, and imaginative examples. a great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys! and don't miss a quick & easy guide to they/them pronouns by archie bongiovanni and tristan jimerson!