Trans

This reflection examines the potential and pitfalls of “trans” as a keyword for feminist anthropology. Drawing on the experiences of one Black trans woman advocate in particular, the author argues for trans as a scalar project, with both potential and pitfalls. The author argues that trans as a scal...

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Published in:Feminist anthropology (Hoboken, N.J.) N.J.), 2022-11, Vol.3 (2), p.381-388
Main Author: Chaudhry, V Varun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anthropology
blackness
institutions
race
scale
trans
Transgender persons
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Summary:This reflection examines the potential and pitfalls of “trans” as a keyword for feminist anthropology. Drawing on the experiences of one Black trans woman advocate in particular, the author argues for trans as a scalar project, with both potential and pitfalls. The author argues that trans as a scalar project in feminist anthropology pushes the field to recognize the limits, excess, and continuities between, across, and through different gender and sexual categories.
ISSN:2643-7961
2643-7961
DOI:10.1002/fea2.12082