With her (IMO) statements she is also feeding the fear that all trans folk have. It is hard enough on all levels to Transition without hearing your "advocate" tearing your indentity to shreds. How many people will delay transitioning because of what someone in her position is saying about transfolk and our place in this society?
"some of them will assimilate if they have money, good looks, and lots of luck; and a few of them will be murdered or commit suicide. Doesn't mean they're better than the rest or that everyone else should wait for their rights." Well said.
As one of the "lucky ones" I am compelled to attack the "trans women are drag queens in a pink miniskirt with 6-inch heels" stereotype. I have outed myself twice over it and will continue to do so. It is the curse and the power of incidental stealth.
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Date: 2008-01-06 07:26 am (UTC)"some of them will assimilate if they have money, good looks, and lots of luck; and a few of them will be murdered or commit suicide. Doesn't mean they're better than the rest or that everyone else should wait for their rights."
Well said.
As one of the "lucky ones" I am compelled to attack the "trans women are drag queens in a pink miniskirt with 6-inch heels" stereotype. I have outed myself twice over it and will continue to do so. It is the curse and the power of incidental stealth.