Feminism and Diversity

iris27

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6. All I can say to this is, I think it's possible (and important) to let people be who they are,

Mon Apr 2, 2012, 02:19 AM

Apr 2012

including transitioning when they choose it, AND to fight narrow societal gender standards at the same time.

No, I don't think an FtM transitions because he grew up a tomboy, or that an MtF does because she always hated cars and sports.

You are aware that there are femme, gay FtMs, right? And MtFs who love sports?

Stereotypical gender standards do not "make" people trans.

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Radical Feminism on Transgenderism [View all] William769 Mar 2012 OP

I remember reading this article in the mid-90's salib Mar 2012 #1

Question for transgender people and those very familiar with the transgender community Nikia Mar 2012 #2

Innate gender identity is not the same as societal norms or expectations obamanut2012 Mar 2012 #3

I think I understand what you are asking MadrasT Mar 2012 #4

Feminine...Masculine. Neoma Mar 2012 #5

All I can say to this is, I think it's possible (and important) to let people be who they are, iris27 Apr 2012 #6

Yes and No One_Life_To_Give Apr 2012 #7

Assuming that you are a woman, try to imagine yourself waking up tomorrow Zorra Apr 2012 #8

It must be tiring... to be so full of hate. Warren DeMontague May 2012 #9

Gosh, yes, it must be. MadrasT May 2012 #10

You haven't seen some of the awful, hateful crap thrown at transgender people? Warren DeMontague May 2012 #11

I'm sorry Warren MadrasT May 2012 #12

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I guess you know my thoughts now. William769 Apr 2013 #14