The final chapter of the book :(. This section is called the "Current Waves". I've wondered if this will provide the most recent information since it was published in 2009. This was five years ago and felt like it was last year. Anyways, it started with a positive information about accepting transgender into law meaning that transgendered people are allowed to change their identity.
Furthermore, this chapter covered some interviews done with Susan Stryker. It was nice to see what she is doing and I admire her work so much that I am falling in love with it. She also wrote about Aids and the "New Transgender" and it made me felt agitated because of how people thought Aids was only caused by homosexuals. She also mentioned other activists and organization who fought for equality which was heart warming to me.
On one of the articles she posted, it stated " Remembering Our Dead". I was so sad to see this part of the book and it's hard to imagine what has happened. As I read the article, Teena Brandon, respectfully Brandon, had a great impact all over the United States with her tragic death. Her story soon turned into a movie called "Boys don't Cry", this movie took me forever to find, most especially the price they had on to watch on comcast. Another movie called "A Girl like Me" was also a cover story of Gwen Araujo death. I remember watching this when it first aired on Lifetime television. These are horrible and depressing stories and I wouldn't want anyone to go through this.
Moreover, the section covered more Transgender Rights and projects created to share awareness on hatecrime and also listed shows and events that highlighted the Transgender community. I really love this book and wish there are more information. After reading the book I went further to the end, reading every word in the book. In the end, there was Readers Guide, Further Reading and Resources, Sources of the book, Index, About the Author, and Credits.
It was a diamond! I would purchase this book and use it in the future for my studies. A humble gratitude for those who continue to fight for equality who are truly respected. A great honor for Susan Stryker. :)
I am so glad this book was worthwhile. I'll recommend it to other students.
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