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Originally posted by Space
there are a million different reasons why there's so much transphobia in the gay community. here are a few:
1. people will never stop confusing and conflating sex and gender and sexuality and gender. we like to separate people into groups, and it's really hard to do that with the trans community. people don't understand that a trans woman might not as gay, but straight. it's more complexity and nuance than some people are comfortable with.
2. the gay community will (probably) forever place undue emphasis on conforming to traditional gender roles, especially when it comes to romantic relationships. there is a kind of special power given to masculine gay men and feminine gay woman in the community, while effeminate gay men and "butch" gay women are ridiculed and often looked down upon. trans people are in direct violation of traditional gender norms. they are seen as a threat to the fight for equality.
3. the gay community is entirely too wrapped up in the nature vs. nurture argument - they believe that there is power in being "born this way." many trans people don't begin their transition until later in life and often end up altering their bodies.
4. after hundreds and hundreds of years of enduring bullying and physical and mental abuse, the gay community has gotten really, really good at judging and wounding others.  |
Wow. This post is insightful and I really think it hits the nail on the head...multiple times.
If I had some sort of "awesomeness medal" I would give it to you.
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Originally posted by Topherr
I guess ill be the only one with a real straightforward answer..
Chicks with dicks just creep me out. If you're going to do it, go all the way..
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