A History of Trans Identity

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Oct 6, 2022

A new book explores the long history of trans identity, demonstrating that gender binary has not always been dominant in cultures across the world. From seventeenth century Angola to early America, Dr. Kit Heyam takes readers on a journey through trans history in their new book, Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender. They join us to discuss.

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