On Tuesday, March 22, in the HUB Social Hall, I had the opportunity to listen to Dr. Hil Malatino (Penn State) do a reading from his book Trans Care (2020). He discussed the rethinking of care labor and care ethics, regarding the lack of care often shown to trans individuals due to the often transphobic and…
Penis Envy and Other Bad Feelings: it’s a cheeky title for an elegant book. The latest contribution from Mari Ruti includes a blend of “theoretical reflection, cultural critique, and political commentary with personal anecdotes” (xxx). This combination makes for an illuminating perspective on gender, bad feelings, the consequences of consumer capitalism and neoliberalism, and the…