About this item
While transgender people have been called many different things by different cultures, they have always existed. This book traces the history of how transgender, third gender, and other varieties of gender-nonconforming individuals have functioned in various societies. It documents how different societies understanding of sex and gender has changed over time. Readers will explore how different cultures viewed these individuals as well as how their legal rights have evolved (or devolved) . They will meet some of the historical figures that paved the way for so many others to live their truth.
About the Author
Rita Santos has written several books for children and young adults and edited many books for adults. She earned a Masters of Science in Publishing from Pace University. When she's not writing or editing she loves traveling. Her greatest adventure so far was meeting sloths at the Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica. She is also a debt activist, advocating for the rights of student and medical debtors. Rita lives in New York City with her family and her cats, Aaron Purr and Margaret Catwood.
