Transecology: Transgender Perspectives on Environment and Nature

Transecology is a growing field that explores the relationship between identity, exclusion, connection, intimacy, and emplacement with nature and environment from a transgender perspective. It draws upon gender studies and ecological studies to understand our relationship to nature and environment. The book will be of interest to scholars, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates in transgender studies, gender studies, ecocriticism, and environmental humanities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The growing recognition of the significance of transgender perspectives on the environment is a testament to the evolving understanding of our relationship with the natural world. While more established approaches in environmental humanities and queer studies have been instrumental in shaping our understanding, transecology is a relatively nascent field that is just beginning to articulate its importance and scope. By drawing upon the fields of gender studies and ecological studies, contributors to this volume engage with key concepts widely used in both domains as they explore the role of identity, exclusion, connection, intimacy, and emplacement in understanding our relationship to nature and environment.

The theorists and ideas examined across multiple chapters in this volume offer a rich tapestry of perspectives. Stacy Alaimos notion of trans-corporeality, for instance, posits that the environment is not merely a physical space but a contact zone where humans and non-humans interact and exchange energy. Timothy Morton's concept of "mesh" emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings, highlighting the interdependence of ecosystems and the importance of recognizing our shared humanity. Susan Stryker's notion of trans identity as ontologically inescapable suggests that gender identity is not a choice but an inherent aspect of our being. Catriona Mortimer-Sandilands and Bruce Ericksons history of the development of queer rural spaces sheds light on the ways in which marginalized communities have created spaces of resistance and belonging in rural environments. Judith Butler's analysis of gender as performative, with those who are not properly gendered being seen as abjects, challenges traditional notions of gender and power. Finally, Julia Serano's contrasting rejection of gender as performance offers a critical perspective on the limitations of performative identities and the need for more inclusive and intersectional approaches to understanding gender and sexuality.

Transecology: Transgender Perspectives on Environment and Nature will be of immense interest to scholars, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates in transgender studies, gender studies, ecocriticism, and environmental humanities. This book provides a valuable contribution to the growing body of literature that seeks to understand the complex and multifaceted relationships between gender, sexuality, and the natural world. By exploring the intersections of identity, exclusion, connection, intimacy, and emplacement, transecology offers a fresh and innovative perspective on environmental issues and challenges us to reimagine our relationship to nature and environment in new and transformative ways.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367512958