For the last two decades, the movement for transgender/transsexual liberation has gained significant ground. There is an abundance of historical and political writings from this movement which has created a new depth of analysis about gender and sex. Much of this analysis builds on feminist theory and also provides a powerful challenge to many of the sexist and trans-misogynist theories that still claim to be feminist, especially those propagated by some proponents of ‘radical’ feminism (eg. Sheila Jeffreys). This workshop will argue that it is well past time that the socialist movement in Australia caught up with and engaged with these political and analytical developments. It will also argue that it is time for socialists to take a strong stand within the feminist movement along with other activists who are fighting against trans-misogyny and other anti-trans* bigotry in the feminist movement.
Kathy Newnam is a long-time activist in the women’s liberation movement and leader of the Revolutionary Socialist Party.
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