An excellent book

A really enjoyable read, very accessable for everyone, clearly, precisely and cogently argued. Great to read a book by someone who is clearly taking a strong stance on the importance of biological sex but who clearly values knowledge kindness and corurtesyrdt f - both in terms of the solutions she proposes and in terms of the tone of her writing. One of the best books to read if you want you understand the way the dramatic shifts in our understanding of what gender is have come about/ been contrived. I was glad to listen to something by someone clearly trying to make a productive contribution and present evidence and arguments rather than just to keep making assertions.

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Profound analysis of Trans Ideology and its consequences.

This is a rigorous and lucid examination of Trans Ideology. Stock forensically and carefully examines the evolution of the concept of ‘Gender Identity’ and associated ideas and demolishes what passes for academic work in this field, such as the belief that sex is socially constructed. This is as thorough and detailed a philosophical examination as you would expect from a philosopher, and shames the rest of the academic world in its acceptance of the half-baked theories which make up Trans ideology. But Stock is no transphobe. She is a vigorous defender of the human rights of trans people and argues compassionately for a real understanding of what underlies the desire to ‘change sex’ in and how society should respond in a humane and understanding way. She observes that trans ideology has morphed into a campaign to obliterate sex differences to the detriment of society and particularly to women and girls. Girls are now the majority of people identifying with another sex (or none) and social contagion mixed up with other issues, such as autism, anxiety about puberty, objectification of women, depression, and self-harming is being treated as simply a case of gender identity leading to puberty blockers and irreversible surgery. Some detransitioners now profoundly regret what they have done to their bodies. For producing this outstanding academic work, Stock has been vilified. If you want an example of how to write a readable yet highly academic work, this is perfect.

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Clear thinking, evidence-based and compassionate

Kathleen Stock does a great job of reviewing, diagnosing and suggesting ways forward in the heated debate around gender identity. I found it extremely helpful and thought-provoking. I'd be very interested to read the response of proponents of gender identity theory to her arguments.

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Amazing and mind blowing

A book that all women with the slightest concern for their womanhood should read. It’s heavy going in some parts but so well read.
Finished it feeling like the world is going made and women are being slowly erased!

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A read for everyone

Brilliantly written and read by Kathleen. This should be in every school and library.

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Kathleen Stock is articulate, informed and kindm excellent book.

This book is an excellent primer on the philosophical and practical applications of gender critical thought.

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An excellent analysis

Like many men of my generation who grew up in the 80s actively supporting feminism and gay rights, Trans-Rights seems like a natural extension and something that no decent, compassionate human being could possibly object to. But once stories of attacks on feminists, the cancellation and de-platforming of female academics like Kathleen Stock, and online campaigns against authors such as JK Rowling started making the news, it showed that something was clearly wrong.

This book is an excellent analysis of the bewildering and often nonsensical demands of trans rights activists and the shutting down of any group or individual that urges caution or even just better research. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to understand the debate better.

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A brilliant and important book

Even you think you disagree with this work, you should I read it. It’s a comprehensive and easily understood view of the issue from every angle.

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Well considered thoughtful narrative

A very measured, thought provoking article that should be read by anyone interested in this heated debate, on either side.

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A fiercely humane and rational appraisal of the gender wars

Stock intelligently discusses why material reality matters to women and politics generally. If you want to understand more about why there is an argument between feminists and gender ideologists then this is the book to listen to.

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