Transsexual Transgender Transhuman: Dispatches from the 11th Hour

In this thought-provoking collection of articles Jennifer Bilek delves into the intricate relationship between transsexualism, transgenderism, and transhumanism. She sheds light on how the push for perceived human rights for marginalized groups often obscures broader societal dynamics. Jennifer Bilek traces the evolution of transsexualism from a personal fetish into an industry that commodifies human reproductive sex, particularly womanhood. This process divorces it from its biological roots and its connection to the environment, reducing human reproductive sex to medically and technologically manipulated components. Through an exploration of the transhumanist movement, Bilek investigates how its proponents blur the boundaries between humanity and mechanization. Society is undergoing a profound transformation away from the biological realities of reproductive sex, driven by emerging technologies that shape children's perceptions of their bodies. Her thorough analysis exposes the technological and financial motivations behind a political agenda masquerading as a human rights movement. This agenda seeks to redefine reproductive norms and propel society toward a posthuman future.

• | Author: Jennifer Bilek
• | Publisher: Spinifex Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 02, 2024
• | Number of Pages: 224 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1922964107
• | ISBN-13: 9781922964106