Ts persepctive (maybe controversial to some)

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I posted this in reply to another post but after thinking about it I feel it would be nice to place it in the main forum for debate........

I would have to say I agree with the notion that Transsexuality is a birth defect and another intersex condition so you may place me in that trans fundamentalist group.... I dont think many of us have much in common with the rest of the TG community at all and have alot of friends that feel this way we just dont relate....

Now this isnt to say personally i look on destain the rest of the TG community in fact the opposite I am trans rep for university and believe in equality for all and people should be free from discrimination who ever they are. I believe the TG community should all support each other and their campaigns however I do believe the differences between the trans communities need to be acknowledged and respected.

Why is there an increase in fundementalism... well i think the reason for this is due to the increased media attention recently on the trans community and a feeling of alienation alot of TS people who dont associate in general with the TG community maybe feeling. This is a result of some negative impressions certain parts of the TG community has been putting across in regards to gender dysphoria. With some of the popular recent tv programs the impression that their is a "choice" to transition and this view of I may transition in a few years if it feels right or I decided against transition as it dint fit with me etc re enforces the misconception across the general public that gender dysphoria is a lifestyle choice and being transsexual is something you choose.... rather than a medical condition that you actualy have. Now after years of campaigning and work to change this perception I know there is a feeling that recently some members of the TG community have been undermining this.....

I also feel that in some regards recently i have noticed on forums alot of people not comming to terms with who they are ie TV etc but tryin gto excuse their behaviour with a gender grey area which they create or they are "part TS" or non transition TS or im becoming more and more TS as if they are ashamed of who they are and how they live their life due to the social stigma there is on being a transvestite for instance. I have also observed these same people getting very worked up and angry when points are made about the differences of TS people and move to move the community to a more discrete level as if it was taking away some of these peoples goals or safety line a way of hiding in society by having a more legitamte and socially acceptable label due to its medical status connected to the community they belong. I think that these people need to be proud of who they are and instead of trying to fit a medical condition to fit their particular circumstances for which it doesnt fit or coming up with excuses for who they are, they should campaign to change the social stigma associated with the community and change perceptions instead of hiding behind this barrier. This would stop the further alienation of the TS community and be a campaign that we can equally support and stop discrimination on all levels.

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