Synopsis
Laurie Taylor meets the winners of sociology's first book prize. He discusses body modifications chosen by transgender people, and the place of nationalism amongst the English.
- Programme: Thinking Allowed
- Episode: Nationhood; Recognising Transgender
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Broadcast year: 2012
- Sociology | What is identity? | Aspects of identity and the associated cultural characteristics: ethnicity, gender (including non-binary and trans identity), social class, sexuality, age, disability. Fluid identities.
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