Rachel Williams | Musings from a Trans Philosopher
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My name is Rachel Williams and I am a writer, blogger, and ex-academic philosopher. My goal is to make philosophy and science accessible through clear, engaging writing. More specifically, I aim to educate audiences about topics such as gender, queer studies, trans issues, psychology, and feminism. I also write about politics and current events.
Rachel Williams | Musings from a Trans Philosopher
5y ago
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Within the last two years, a close colleague of mine came out to me about being trans. I was the first one she told in the office which made me feel a bit proud. Throughout the next 2 years, I stood by her as she went for her first GP appointment, started her hormone treatments and came out to the entire office. Her ups and downs, her stress and anxiety were all apart of our everyday conversations. I asked questions about stuff she was going through and she asked questions about being female. She would tell me stuff she figured out during her research and when she ..read more
Rachel Williams | Musings from a Trans Philosopher
5y ago
“Taking unerring aim at the patriarchal transphobia that saturates our lives, Williams’ piercing insights and vivid personal accounts capture the heartbreak and the hope of existing in this world as a transgender human being.” Author: Zinnia Jones, creator of Gender Analysis
“Rachel Williams’ Transgressive should be required reading for human beings. Her skillful interweaving of autobiography and theory not only radically improves our understanding of sex and gender, but also manifests kindness and wisdom on every page. I have never been as entertained by something so fundamentally helpful ..read more
Rachel Williams | Musings from a Trans Philosopher
5y ago
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