I do however agree with many of the points made by Nebula here:
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Originally posted by Nebula
I agree with this woman. Caitlyn Jenner is not a hero.
If anything Caitlyn lives a highly privileged life and doesn't have to worry about the many stressors that normal folk deal with on a daily basis. Caitlyn Jenner is not an example of the norm, she is an example of an elite few who can afford body augmentations, hormone replacement therapy, the latest high fashions, superior quality makeup, and has a readily available support at her side.
What about the regular transgender people? Are they just supposed to lift themselves from their situations and reach this unattainable precedent that Caitlyn has now set? Sure, she has helped raise transgender awareness, but lets also remember that she is going to help define what is "acceptable".
Caitlyn in many ways is a hero to many people doesn't matter of her privilege. She is bringing awareness to the community and is helping it so much. Everything she is going to do for the community not only the transgender but the LGBTQ+ is going to be big and amazing
Stop bringing out this privilege mess. Stop trying to talk for the transgender community and how they see Caitlyn Jenner. Stop trying to discredit what Caitlyn Jenner did, by saying "Oh she has more money and she's white."
You all want everything done at your own expectations, and have standards so high sometimes, nothing can be changed.
I agree with this woman. Caitlyn Jenner is not a hero.
If anything Caitlyn lives a highly privileged life and doesn't have to worry about the many stressors that normal folk deal with on a daily basis. Caitlyn Jenner is not an example of the norm, she is an example of an elite few who can afford body augmentations, hormone replacement therapy, the latest high fashions, superior quality makeup, and has a readily available support at her side.
What about the regular transgender people? Are they just supposed to lift themselves from their situations and reach this unattainable precedent that Caitlyn has now set? Sure, she has helped raise transgender awareness, but lets also remember that she is going to help define what is "acceptable".
I agree with this woman. Caitlyn Jenner is not a hero.
If anything Caitlyn lives a highly privileged life and doesn't have to worry about the many stressors that normal folk deal with on a daily basis. Caitlyn Jenner is not an example of the norm, she is an example of an elite few who can afford body augmentations, hormone replacement therapy, the latest high fashions, superior quality makeup, and has a readily available support at her side.
What about the regular transgender people? Are they just supposed to lift themselves from their situations and reach this unattainable precedent that Caitlyn has now set? Sure, she has helped raise transgender awareness, but lets also remember that she is going to help define what is "acceptable".
Whenever I see these types of opinions I can't help but think the commenter doesn't care for any trans folks really. Like why do y'all have a bar for what is a "regular transgender person". Saying this for any group like "regular woman" or "regular [minority group]" to dismiss or say the sexism or discrimination they face is fine wouldn't be accepted.
This isn't even about you, just this weak facade people keep putting up.
Why Caitlyn has to be a hero for her? She's a hero to the others transgenders out there who were so insecure about themselves and afraid to be who they are. I'm not a transgender so she's not a hero for me but it doesn't mean that I can't be compassionate and considerate about this issue.
The fact that the hates are coming from the people who weren't related to this issue. Eww.. It's not even about them.
Yeah Caitlyn has money and luxuries and whatnot. But her bravery and strength is what other trans people look up to. There might have been a trans person who was in the midst of committing suicide or hurting themselves because of what they are..By Caitlyn coming out, not only does it bring awareness but it helps others going through the same issues to maybe think "Wow if she can do it, then I can too"
Yeah Caitlyn has money and luxuries and whatnot. But her bravery and strength is what other trans people look up to. There might have been a trans person who was in the midst of committing suicide or hurting themselves because of what they are..By Caitlyn coming out, not only does it bring awareness but it helps others going through the same issues to maybe think "Wow if she can do it, then I can too"
very well said, the trans community needed an icon
Stop bringing out this privilege mess. Stop trying to talk for the transgender community and how they see Caitlyn Jenner. Stop trying to discredit what Caitlyn Jenner did, by saying "Oh she has more money and she's white."
You all want everything done at your own expectations, and have standards so high sometimes, nothing can be changed.
Tik
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Originally posted by Dancehall
Whenever I see these types of opinions I can't help but think the commenter doesn't care for any trans folks really. Like why do y'all have a bar for what is a "regular transgender person". Saying this for any group like "regular woman" or "regular [minority group]" to dismiss or say the sexism or discrimination they face is fine wouldn't be accepted.
This isn't even about you, just this weak facade people keep putting up.
Tok
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Originally posted by LeooAyala
Yeah Caitlyn has money and luxuries and whatnot. But her bravery and strength is what other trans people look up to. There might have been a trans person who was in the midst of committing suicide or hurting themselves because of what they are..By Caitlyn coming out, not only does it bring awareness but it helps others going through the same issues to maybe think "Wow if she can do it, then I can too"