Description: This book draws on interview and photographic data from a study with fourteen trans people from British Columbia. It exposes the restrictive choreography of reproductive healthcare, and documents the improvisational tactics used by trans people in their pursuit of care that is...
Review Quotes:
"Dance and choreography are more than metaphors in A.J. Lowik's fetching blend of social science and cultural studies. Those terms offer analytically apt descriptions of how reproductive healthcare provisions for trans people seeks to script the movements of providers and recipients alike in certain ways, while the individual participants find ways to move creatively within these structural constraints. In the end, Lowik calls upon us all to imagine new ways of moving together in ways that better serve our lives." --Susan Stryker, PhD, author of Transgender History: The Roots of Today's Revolution
"This thought-provoking and meticulously researched work sheds light on the struggles and challenges faced by transgender individuals in accessing basic health care, particularly safe, quality reproductive healthcare. With increasing visibility for this subject matter in recent years, A.J. Lowik offers invaluable insights that emphasize the urgent need for inclusive and affirming practices in the system. As a man who has a first-hand perspective on the intricate dance of reproduction and giving birth, I wholeheartedly recommend this eye-opening and essential read to academics, policymakers, and healthcare professionals seeking to advance understanding and equality in health services. This book holds particular significance for healthcare professionals as it allows them to see beyond surface-level assumptions, encouraging them to become proactive advocates for positive change and to be properly prepared to address the unique reproductive needs of trans people." --Thomas Beatie, author of Labor of Love: The Story of One Man's Extraordinary Pregnancy