History, Culture, Resources
Nonbinary gender identities are those
that fall outside the traditional binary of "man" and "woman."
These include genderfluid, androgynous, genderqueer, and a multitude of other
identity terms, some of which overlap. Although there have always been people
who identify outside the gender binary, only recently have they gained popular
media attention. Despite some visibility, however, nonbinary gender identities
are poorly understood by the general public.
It is critically important for gender minorities to find themselves in the
media that they consume. Just as important is the need for those outside the
minority community to understand and appreciate them. Nonbinary gender identities
are represented in books and other media, but these resources prove difficult
to locate, as classification vocabulary doesn't evolve as quickly as community
language.
Reference sources identified include archives and special collections, theses
and dissertations, key journals, and related organizations and associations.
This timely resource-the first reference on nonbinary gender identities-offers
an accessible entry into researching this topic. Written by a nonbinary scholar
and librarian, this guide includes valuable appendixes that will aid every researcher
and writer: a glossary of the rich vocabulary emerging from nonbinary communities;
a guide to pronoun usage; a primer on sex, sexuality, and gender; and Library
of Congress Classification information.
Format Hardback
| 304 pages Publication date 08 Dec 2017 Publisher ROWMAN
& LITTLEFIELD