Sinister Wisdom 35: Passing

Passing

Sinister Wisdom 35: Passing recognizes that we usually attempt to pass as more acceptable to our oppressors: for whiter, richer, straight, christian, more educated, more able-bodied, thinner, younger, male. We occasionally try to pass for those we oppress. Sometimes we try to pass for classless, raceless, ageless, by calling ourselves bohemians, artists, or spiritually awakened womyn following a path through reincarnation. This issue documents instances when we have tried to pass for something else other than ourselves and why.

Creative Work By

D.A.Clarke
Terri Jewell
Judith Barrington
Ute M. Saine
Victoria Rosales
Elizabeth Clare
Cheryl Marie WAde
Adrienne Lauby
Caryatis Cardea
Jasmine Warah
Jano
Minnie Bruce Pratt
Ruthann Robson
Stephanie (CS) Henderson
Marilyn Frye

And More!

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