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Book Synopsis: The story of how a biologically driven understanding of gender and sexuality became central to US LGBTQ+ political and legal advocacy.
Across protests and courtrooms, LGBTQ+ advocates argue that sexual and gender identities are innate. Oppositely, conservatives incite panic over “groomers” and a contagious “gender ideology” that corrupts susceptible children. Yet, as this debate rages on, the history of what first compelled the hunt for homosexuality’s biological origin story may hold answers for the queer rights movement’s future.
Born This Way tells the story of how a biologically based understanding of gender and sexuality became central to LGBTQ+ advocacy. Starting in the 1950s, activists sought out mental health experts to combat the pathologizing of homosexuality. As Joanna Wuest shows, these relationships were forged in subsequent decades alongside two broader, concurrent developments: the rise of an interest-group model of rights advocacy and an explosion of biogenetic and bio-based psychological research. The result is essential reading to fully understand LGBTQ+ activism today and how clashes over science remain crucial to equal rights struggles.
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Discover the fascinating journey of the LGBTQ+ movement in America with the groundbreaking book, "Born This Way: Science, Citizenship, and Inequality". This thought-provoking read delves into the biologically driven understanding of gender and sexuality that has become central to LGBTQ+ political and legal advocacy. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, this book uncovers the origins of the quest for the biological origin story of homosexuality and its impact on the fight for equal rights.
With LGBTQ+ advocates arguing for the innate nature of sexual and gender identities, and conservatives propagating fear of a contagious "gender ideology," the debate rages on. "Born This Way" illuminates the pivotal role played by a biologically based understanding of gender and sexuality in LGBTQ+ advocacy. From the 1950s onwards, activists collaborated with mental health experts to challenge the pathologization of homosexuality, forging relationships that would shape the future of the movement.
Author Joanna Wuest expertly weaves together the history of LGBTQ+ activism with the rise of interest-group models of rights advocacy and the explosion of biogenetic and bio-based psychological research. As you immerse yourself in these pages, you'll gain valuable insights into the struggles for equal rights that continue to shape LGBTQ+ activism today. "Born This Way" underscores how clashes over science remain a critical battleground for achieving true equality.
Get your copy of "Born This Way: Science, Citizenship, and Inequality" today and embark on a transformative journey through LGBTQ+ history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the roots of the movement and the ongoing fight for equality. Join the conversation and be part of the change. Grab your copy now!
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