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In *Excluded*, Julia Serano critiques the paradox of feminist and queer activism that, despite its anti‑sexist intentions, often enforces rigid expectations around gender identity and sexual orientation. The book highlights how these movements can repeat the very patterns of exclusion they seek to dismantle, offering a reflective analysis of social isolation, discrimination, and the complexities within feminist and LGBTQ communities.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Queer Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Julia Serano
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