What does it mean to be a woman? This question lies at the core of anti-trans rhetoric. This event tackles the question head-on by exploring the politics, theory, and transformative potential of trans lesbianism. Featuring Nephthys @z0033333 , Joyce Rivière @dirtyfleurbleue , and Luce deLire @luce_delire , the discussion will delve into original work addressing the intersections of #trans #identities, #lesbianism and trans lesbianism.

Starting with Monique Wittig’s seminal work in „The straight mind,“ Luce deLire will present a theory of the „transsexual contract“, arguing that women in general have always been trans and that trans lesbianism can be read as an escape from exploitative reproduction and protectionist politics. Zoe Luginsland will argue that #t4t lesbianism offers a powerful #confrontation to internalized #transphobia of all people, prefiguring social relations beyond #cisgender #hegemony. Adding to this, Joyce Rivière will argue that TERFism is essentially a heterosexual ideology. With the help of Beth Elliot’s trans lesbian autobiography „Mirrors“ and #Dorothy Allison’s „Skin“, Rivière argues that #TERFs echo the feminist struggles around #butch/femme dynamics of previous decades.


Why it matters: As #transphobic discourses increasingly weaponizes questions of #gender and #sexuality, this #event offers a critical #intervention. It decentered the cis gender gaze. It reframes trans lesbianism not as a question of legitimacy, but as a transformative force for social and relational change.

Language: #English

Join us for this vital and timely #discussion.

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