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Leslie Feinberg

Writing
65 years oldKansas City, Missouri, USA

Biography

Leslie Feinberg was an American butch lesbian and transgender activist, communist, and author. Feinberg authored the novel Stone Butch Blues in 1993. Her writing, notably Stone Butch Blues and her pioneering non-fiction book, 1996's Transgender Warriors, laid the groundwork for much of the terminology and awareness around gender studies and was instrumental in bringing these issues to a more mainstream audience.

Personal Details

Born
September 1, 1949 - November 15, 2014 (age 65)
Gender
Not specified
Place of Birth
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Known For
Writing