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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2023
Abstract
In this article, I deal with the disparagement of femininity and trans persons in multiple levels of our culture, including in some feminist theory and Shakespearean criticism. I point out that contemporary culture, patriarchal institutions, and some feminist positions share misogynistic stances towards expressions and embodiments of femininity; and these perspectives carry over into some criticism, as well as our academic institutions and classrooms. I examine the double-standard that is often applied to feminine-gendered behavior and bodies in contemporary culture and the profession. In so doing, I address the points of tension and common ground between feminist, queer, and transgender theories in the field of Shakespeare and early modern studies. In addition, I advocate and suggest ways to implement transfeminist approaches to teaching Shakespeare within the contexts of popular culture and contemporary media.
Language
en_us
Recommended Citation
“Transmisogyny in Popular Culture, Feminisms, and Shakespeare Studies.” Borrowers and Lenders: The Journal of Shakespeare and Appropriation. Special issue: Shakespeare Performance through a Trans Lens. Ed. Alexa Alice Joubin. 14.2 (2023): 23 – 43. https://borrowers-ojs-azsu.tdl.org/borrowers/article/view/315
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