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| Verlag | Edition Assemblage |
| Auflage | 2022 |
| Seiten | 128 |
| Format | 14,1 x 1,1 x 20,8 cm |
| Großformatiges Paperback. Klappenbroschur | |
| Gewicht | 163 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| ISBN-10 | 3960421494 |
| EAN | 9783960421498 |
| Bestell-Nr | 96042149A |
What's in a name? What happens when we consciously choose a different name? How do names influence our identity? this is my name is a collection of intimate stories about the personal journey of people who have consciously decided to change their names: amongst others a non-binary teenager from Germany, a journalist from Turkey persecuted for his political beliefs, a Hungarian performance artist who works with trauma through rituals, and a trans-woman asylum seeker from Mexico.Through interviews and testimonials, the stories open a discussion about racial prejudice, mental health issues, neurodiversity, transphobia, xenophobia, resistance towards anything non-normative, freedom of choice and authenticity.Whether you have changed your own name or are thinking about it, this book is a companion for all people who undergo transformations, an empowering tool for self-identification and an ode to diversity of any kind. It also aspires to create a much-needed community for those who hav e the courage to change.
A book about choosing a new name. An ode to diversity and an empowering tool for self-identification.
