The Trans M��bius Strip

<p>This book explores the histories and presents of gender dysphoria and euphoria as clinical and theoretical concepts as well as lived experience. It outlines how euphoria emerged as a concept what its relationship to dysphoria is and how it shows up in the body in relationships and as a framework for liberation. Using the concept of the M��bius Strip as an explanatory model of the interconnectedness of gender the authors explore how gender as a concept encompasses multiplicity duality and non-linearity despite its supposed singularity. Rather than viewing euphoria and dysphoria as two poles of a continuum this volume introduces the notion that they are in fact a blended experience which oscillates between distinctiveness and relationality. Critically engaging with clinical theory gender studies crip theory spirituality and political movements this book is ideal for academics from a variety of fields including psychology sociology gender studies trans studies cultural studies as well as practitioners and clinicians especially those who work with trans people.</p>