Bibliograph

The hidden case of Ewan Forbes, and the unwritten history of the trans experience, Zoë Playdon

Type

Label

The hidden case of Ewan Forbes, and the unwritten history of the trans experience, Zoë Playdon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-346) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The hidden case of Ewan Forbes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1281909173

Responsibility statement

Zoë Playdon

Sub title

and the unwritten history of the trans experience

Summary

This life story of an aristocratic trans man whose secret 1968 legal case, which forced him to defend his male status, had a profound impact on trans rights for decades is a singular contribution to trans history and the ongoing struggle for trans rights

Table Of Contents

Childhood -- The medical student -- Marriage -- A death in the family -- Margaret's fateful letter -- The medical examination -- An audacious defense -- The judge's dilemma -- A perfect storm -- Outlawed -- Another audacious defense -- Ewan's legacy

Target audience

adult

Classification

Creator