Beyond Binaries

Mike Perez is associate professor of humanities and communication at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

This books examines representations and experiences of trans and nonbinary identities in a variety of contemporary cultural contexts including media, religion, sports, race, film, performance, and literature, highlighting both accomplishments and ongoing challenges for members of the LGTBQIA+ community.

Chapter 1: TransForming Society?: Examining the Pros and Cons of the Trans Celebrity SpokespersonChapter 2: Popular vs. Personal: Transgender Narratives in Public Media CultureChapter 3: Schrödinger's Dick: The Transgender Reveal Trope in Boy Meets GirlChapter 4: The Trans Baby Boom: Framing Male Pregnancy on TelevisionChapter 5: Where's the 'T'? RuPaul's Drag Race and Transgender In/ExclusionChapter 6: How to Define Fair?: Examining Transgender on the 'Level Playing Field.'Chapter 7: Gender Identity in Transgender ComicsChapter 8: Transgender Talk and Conservative Christians: Framing a Persuasive ConversationChapter 9: Transgender and Transracial Identity: A Cultural Examination of "Passing" Chapter 10: Transition to Neverland: Exploring Trans Boyhood through J.M. Barrie's Peter PanChapter 11: Hijras and the Indian Caste SystemChapter 12: A Nonbinary Letter: From Camp Epicene