Graphic Novel 'Gender' Challenges Italian Conservative Narratives
The Italian publisher Fandango Libri has released the graphic novel 'Gender: A Story in Pictures' by Meg-John Barker and Jules Scheele, which delves into theories of gender and identity. This publication stands in stark contrast to the recent comments made by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Marbella, Spain, where she condemned 'LGBT lobbies' and 'gender ideologies.' This illustrated work of popular science spans eight chapters, presenting theories, definitions, and statistics, while also depicting intolerance faced by marginalized communities. It incorporates non-Western viewpoints and a 'biopsychosocial' framework. Available for €19, the book promotes empathy and cultural awareness. For those interested in transgender topics, the podcast 'Genitori in trance' by Fulvio Ravera and Giuseppe Paternò Raddusa is suggested.
Key facts
- Meg-John Barker and Jules Scheele authored 'Gender: A Story in Pictures'.
- Published in Italy by Fandango Libri in 2022.
- The book contrasts with Giorgia Meloni's anti-gender rhetoric at Marbella.
- Meloni denounced 'LGBT lobbies' and 'gender ideologies'.
- The book uses a biopsychosocial approach and includes non-Western perspectives.
- Concepts covered include naturalization, performativity, and othering.
- The book costs €19 and has 182 pages.
- Podcast 'Genitori in trance' is recommended for further study.
Entities
Artists
- Meg-John Barker
- Jules Scheele
- Edoardo Pelligra
- Fulvio Ravera
- Giuseppe Paternò Raddusa
Institutions
- Fandango Libri
- Artribune
- GliAscoltabili
Locations
- Italy
- Marbella
- Spain
- Rome
- Catania
- London
- Turin