This Fictional Book Features Stories That Were Written by Trans Women
Mishal Omar — January 2, 2017 — Social Good
References: transwomenwriters.org & kickstarter
Trans women have long been left out of public discourse in North America and when included, it is often without their voice and situated in negative terminology and ideas. The book 'Nameless Woman: An Anthology of Fiction by Trans Women of Color' aims to provide a platform for these women to have a voice in the arts.
The book, which is currently raising funds via Kickstarter, features short stories that were all written, edited and designed by trans women. The emphasis on providing a platform for women of color is especially important to the individuals behind this book, due to their lack of representation among the trans women who are considered to be more mainstream activists in today's society.
Based in ideas of equality, intersectionality and empowerment, this book could give a voice to women who have had very little representation in the arts -- let alone positive representation.
The book, which is currently raising funds via Kickstarter, features short stories that were all written, edited and designed by trans women. The emphasis on providing a platform for women of color is especially important to the individuals behind this book, due to their lack of representation among the trans women who are considered to be more mainstream activists in today's society.
Based in ideas of equality, intersectionality and empowerment, this book could give a voice to women who have had very little representation in the arts -- let alone positive representation.
Trend Themes
1. Visibility of Trans Women - Creating platforms that give trans women a voice in the arts can disrupt the lack of representation and negative stereotypes surrounding them.
2. Diverse Authorship - Encouraging diverse representation in fiction writing, particularly from trans women of color, can lead to innovative and unheard storytelling.
3. Intersectionality in Literature - Exploring the intersectionality of trans women's experiences can open up new narratives and disrupt traditional storytelling norms.
Industry Implications
1. Book Publishing - Incorporating diverse and authentic voices in book publishing can disrupt the industry by challenging traditional publishing norms and expanding reader perspectives.
2. Arts and Entertainment - Promoting equal representation and empowerment of trans women in the arts and entertainment industry can disrupt existing stereotypes and engage broader audiences.
3. Crowdfunding - Using crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to raise funds for marginalized communities' creative projects can disrupt traditional funding models and empower underrepresented voices.
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