Julia Serano | |
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Born | 1967 (age 56–57) |
Nationality | American |
Education | |
Employer | UC Berkeley (2003–2012) |
Known for | Trans and bi activism, coining the terms "subconscious sex" and "transmisogyny", criticism of Blanchard's transsexualism typology, writing, spoken word performance |
Notable work | Whipping Girl, Excluded, Outspoken |
Website | www |
Julia Michelle Serano (/səˈrænoʊ/ sə-RAN-o; born 1967)[1] is an American writer, musician, spoken-word performer, transgender and bisexual activist, and biologist. She is known for her transfeminist books, such as Whipping Girl (2007), Excluded (2013), and Outspoken (2016). She is also a public speaker who has given many talks at universities and conferences. Her writing is frequently featured in queer, feminist, and popular culture magazines.