Biographies & Memoirs - Nepantla Squared: Transgender Mestiz@ Histories in Times of Global Shift (Expanding Frontiers: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality)

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Nepantla Squared: Transgender Mestiz@ Histories in Times of Global Shift (Expanding Frontiers: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality)

Name: Nepantla Squared: Transgender Mestiz@ Histories in Times of Global Shift (Expanding Frontiers: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality)
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Book Synopsis: 2021 Lambda Literary Awards Finalist Nepantla Squared maps the lives of two transgender mestiz@s, one during the turn of the twentieth century and one during the turn of the twenty-first century, to chart the ways race, gender, sex, ethnicity, and capital function differently in different times. To address the erasure of transgender mestiz@ realities from history, Linda Heidenreich employs an intersectional analysis that critiques monopoly and global capitalism. Heidenreich builds on the work of Gloria Anzaldúa’s concept of nepantleras, those who could live between and embody more than one culture, to coin the term nepantla², marking times of capitalist transition where gender was also in motion. Transgender mestiz@s, too, embodied that movement. Heidenreich insists on a careful examination of the multiple in-between spaces that construct lives between cultures and genders during in-between times of shifting empire and capital. In so doing, they offer an important discussion of race, class, nation, and citizenship centered on transgender bodies of color that challenges readers to rethink the way they understand the gendered social and economic challenges of today.

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Discover the groundbreaking book that has been chosen as a finalist for the 2021 Lambda Literary Awards! Nepantla Squared: Transgender Mestiz@ Histories in Times of Global Shift is a powerful exploration of the lives of two transgender mestiz@s, spanning across different centuries, to unravel the complex interplay of race, gender, sex, ethnicity, and capital. This comprehensive analysis by Linda Heidenreich sheds light on the erasure of transgender mestiz@ experiences from history and provides an intersectional perspective that critiques the dominance of global capitalism.

At the core of Nepantla Squared is the concept of nepantleras, individuals who straddle multiple cultures and identities. Heidenreich goes beyond this concept to introduce the term nepantla², which denotes the times of capitalist transition where gender itself is in flux. Through an in-depth examination of transgender mestiz@s who embody this movement, Heidenreich challenges readers to reevaluate their understanding of race, class, nation, and citizenship, within the context of contemporary challenges faced by gendered bodies of color.

Uncover the captivating narratives of resilience, resistance, and cultural navigation as you delve into the lives of transgender mestiz@s throughout the ages. Nepantla Squared provides a thought-provoking discussion that pushes the boundaries of conventional knowledge and urges readers to reconsider the societal constructs that shape our lives. It is an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving dynamics of power, identity, and social justice.

Expand your horizons and challenge the status quo with this remarkable book. Take the first step towards broadening your perspectives and gaining a fresh insight into the multifaceted realities of transgender mestiz@ histories. Don't miss out! Visit our website to order Nepantla Squared: Transgender Mestiz@ Histories in Times of Global Shift today.

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