Transforming Gender, Sex, and Place

This book explores the intricate connections between transgender identities and their environments, examining how gender variant bodies influence and are influenced by spaces, while challenging traditional binary notions of gender.

Transforming Gender, Sex, and Place delves into the intricate connections between transgender, gender variant, and intersex individuals and their environments. Lynda Johnston employs a trans geographical framework to explore how these identities interact with concepts of place and power. The book emphasizes that despite the presence of these communities across various societal sectors, their relationship with space remains largely underexplored.

Johnston poses critical questions about the dynamics of space and gender. She investigates how gender variant bodies can reshape their surroundings and how these spaces, in turn, affect their identities. Through interviews and community engagement, the author illustrates the diverse experiences of gender variant individuals, highlighting where they feel a sense of belonging or alienation. The narrative reveals how traditional notions of binary gender can be challenged and transformed, affecting both personal and communal spaces.

The book argues that bodies, gender, sex, and space are interconnected, drawing on contemporary academic discussions, original research, and elements of popular culture. By examining firsthand accounts and international case studies, Johnston demonstrates how transgender individuals navigate and contest various spaces, including homes, workplaces, and public areas. This work serves as a significant resource for those studying Geography, Gender, and Sexuality, offering insights into the ongoing evolution of gendered experiences in relation to place.