Gender Pioneers: A Celebration of Transgender, Non-Binary and Intersex Icons
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'A vital book' JUNO ROCHE 'Beautifully illustrated and fascinating' MEG-JOHN BARKER 'Fun and fact-filled' SUSAN STRYKER This inspiring collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of influential transgender, non-binary and intersex figures throughout history. Showcasing the diversity of gender identities and expressions that have existed in all cultures alongside developments from recent years, the extraordinary stories in this book highlight the achievements and legacies of those who have fought to be themselves, whatever their gender. From activists, soldiers and historical leaders through to pirates, actors and artists, this book explores the life and times of over fifty trans and intersex trailblazers in their fight for equality, acceptance and change. Poignant, educational and empowering, these are the gender pioneers everyone needs to know about. Cover Of related interest Title page Copyright Foreword by Christine Burns Introduction Alan L. Hart (1890–1962) Albert D. J. Cashier (1843–1915) Anne Lister aka Gentleman Jack (1791–1840) Barbette aka Vander Clyde Broadway (1898–1973) Betty Cooper aka Cato (mid-18th century) Ellen Craft (1826–1891) and William Craft (1824–1900) Biawacheeitchish (Woman Chief) aka Pine Leaf (1806–1858) Bill Allen (1906–1949) Brandon Teena (1972–1993) Carlett Angianlee Brown (b. circa 1927) Charles Hamilton (circa 1721–1770) Chevalier d’Éon (1728–1810) Christine Jorgensen (1926–1989) Claude Cahun aka Lucy Renee Mathilde Schwob (1894–1954) Colonel Victor Barker aka Valerie Arkell-Smith and other names (1895–1960) Dora (Dorchen) Richter (1891–1933) Dr James Barry (1789–1865) Dr John (Johann) Theodora de Verdion aka Miss Grahn (1744–1802) Elagabalus Marcus Aurelius Antonius Augustus (203 or 204–222 ce) Francisco de Loyola aka Catalina/Katalina de Erauso and other names (circa 1585–1650) George Sand aka Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin (1804–1876) Harry Allen aka Harry Livingstone (1882–1922) Hatshepsut (circa 1508–1458 bce) Herculine Adélaïde Barbin aka Alexina and also Abel Barbin (1838–1868) Hermaphroditus Jacqueline-Charlotte Dufresnoy aka Coccinelle (1931–2006) James Allen (1788–1830) James Grey aka Hannah Snell (1723–1792) John Taylor aka Mary Anne Talbot (1778–1808) Karl M. Baer (1885–1956) Laurence Michael Dillon (1915–1962) Lili Elbe aka Lili Ilse Elvenes (1882–1931) Mademoiselle Lefort (circa 1800–1868) Marguerite Malaure (b. 1665) Mark Read aka Mary Read (1685 or 1690–1721) Marsha P. Johnson (1945–1992) Mary Frith aka Moll Cutpurse (circa 1584–1659) Miss Fanny Winifred Park aka Frederick William Park (1846–1881) Lady Stella Clinton aka Thomas Ernest Boulton (1847–1904) Roberta (Betty) Cowell (1918–2011) Rosaria (Rosa) Mifsud (late 18th century) Samuel Bundy aka Sarah Paul (b. 1739) Sporus (49–69 ce) Sylvia Rivera (1951–2002) Thomasine aka Thomas Hall (b. circa 1603) Venus Barbata or Bearded Venus (circa 500 bce) We’wha (1849–1896) Appendix A A Global History of Gender Diverse Cultures Appendix B Trans Awareness Dates Index Transitions The A–Z of Gender and Sexuality
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