Routledge NO BODY: Gender and Transsexuality Critical Theory

Explore the complex connections between bodies, genders, and desires in NO BODY: Clinical Constructions of Gender and Transsexuality. This book from the Concepts for Critical Psychology series examines how society recognizes what is human and the consequences for those who do not fit heteronormative criteria. This work offers a novel analysis of transgender constructions within clinical settings. By looking at the experiences of transsexuality in treatment, the text questions whether psychology and medicine act as solutions or contribute to the problem. It uses psychological, feminist, post-structuralist, and queer theories to examine these issues. Based on research that includes interviews with clinic professionals, this book provides a deep look into the pathologisation and violence involved in clinical constructions. It is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in LGBTQ+ studies, critical psychology, and the deconstruction of gender norms.