Feminism against Cisness

Feminism against Cisness by Emma Heaney, published by Duke University Press on May 3, 2024, is a thought-provoking collection that explores feminist thought beyond the constraints of cisness. This edition, comprising 276 pages, presents a series of essays that challenge the notion that assigned sex determines sexed experience. The contributors argue that the enforcement of cisness is intertwined with systemic issues such as anti-Blackness, misogyny, and class hierarchies, revealing the complex social processes that uphold these ideologies.

Readers will find a diverse range of perspectives from contributors including Cameron Awkward-Rich, Marquis Bey, and Kay Gabriel, who draw on trans historical archives and materialist trans feminist theories. The essays collectively illustrate the harmful implications of cis ideology and envision a future for feminism that transcends its limitations. This volume serves as a critical examination of the intersections between gender, race, and class, making it a significant addition to the fields of LGBTQ+ Studies and Gender Studies.